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== Scope ==
== Scope ==


What is the exposure-response function '''([[ERF]]) of ambient temperature on mortality''' in Europe measured as % difference in summer (April-September) mortality per degree (Max Apparent Temperature) above the heat threshold (95% confidence intervals).
Exposure-response relationship for short-term ambient heat exposure and mortality.
 
'''Indices
 
*Country/other geographic area (differences in heat exposure/effects due to climate, physiological, cultural or behavioral factors)
*Cause of death
*Age


== Definition ==
== Definition ==
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=== Data ===
=== Data ===


Table 1: Exposure-response functions: for heat effects on mortality by age group. Heat: % change in summer (April-September) mortality per degree (AT°C) above the heat threshold (95% confidence intervals)<ref>Baccini et al 2008 Epidemiology, vol 19, number 5, pp. 711-719</ref>.
'''PHEWE-project <ref>Baccini M, Biggeri A, Accetta G, Kosatsky T, Katsouyanni K, Analitis A, Ross Anderson H, Bisanti L, D'Ippoliti D, Danova J, Forsberg B, Medina S, Paldy A, Rabczenko D, Schindler C & Michelozzi P. 2008. Heat Effects on Mortality in 15 European Cities. Epidemiology, 15: 711-719.</ref>
 
Meta-analytical percent changes in daily mortality by age-group with 1<sup>o</sup>C increase in daily maximum apparent temperature above the city-specific threshold temperature in European cities in April-September
 
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! North-continental pooled estimate
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| Heat threshold
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| 29.4 (25.7-32.4)
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| 23.3 (22.5-24.0)
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| 0.57 (-2.47 to 3.83)
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| 1.04 (_2.20 to 4.92)
| 1.04 (-2.20 to 4.92)
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| 65-74
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| 6.10 (2.46 to 11.08)
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*Meta-analytical estimates are based on studies in the following cities:
**Mediterranean cities: Athens, Rome, Barcelona, Valencia, Turin, Milan, Lubljana
**North-continental cities: Prague, Budapest, Zurich, Paris, Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Dublin
*Based on climate and mortality data for the period 1990-2000
*Exposure assessment: daily maximum apparent outdoor air temperature (nearest airport weather station of each city)


=== Unit ===
=== Unit ===


% change in mortality associated  with a 1 degree increase in maximum apparent temperature above the region-specific threshold.
%/&#176;C


== Result ==
== Result ==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2759912/ Basu R. 2009. High ambient temperature and mortality: a review of epidemiologic studies from 2001 to 2008. Environ Health. 2009; 8: 40.]


==References==
==References==


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Latest revision as of 07:42, 24 March 2011

Scope

Exposure-response relationship for short-term ambient heat exposure and mortality.

Indices

  • Country/other geographic area (differences in heat exposure/effects due to climate, physiological, cultural or behavioral factors)
  • Cause of death
  • Age

Definition

Data

PHEWE-project [1]

Meta-analytical percent changes in daily mortality by age-group with 1oC increase in daily maximum apparent temperature above the city-specific threshold temperature in European cities in April-September

Mediterranean pooled estimate North-continental pooled estimate
Heat threshold 29.4 (25.7-32.4) 23.3 (22.5-24.0)
Age Natural mortality
15-64 0.92 (-1.92, 3.13) 1.31 (-0.94. 3.72)
65-74 2.13 (-0.42, 4.74) 1.65 (-0.5, 3.87)
75+ 4.22 (1.33, 7.20) 2.07 (0.24, 3.89)
All ages 3.12 (0.60, 5.72) 1.84 (0.06, 3.64)
Age Cardiovascular mortality
15-64 0.57 (-2.47 to 3.83) 1.04 (-2.20 to 4.92)
65-74 1.92 (-1.49 to 5.35) 1.50 (1.12 to 4.62)
75+ 4.66 (1.13 to 8.18) 2.55 (0.24 to 5.51)
All ages 3.70 (0.36 to 7.04) 2.44 (0.09 to 5.32)
Age Respiratory mortality
15-64 1.54 (-3.68 to 7.22) 3.02 (-1.55 to 7.42)
65-74 3.37 (-1.46 to 8.22) 3.90 (-0.16 to 8.92)
75+ 8.10 (3.24 to 13.37) 6.62 (3.04 to 11.42))
All ages 6.71 (2.43 to 11.26) 6.10 (2.46 to 11.08)
  • Meta-analytical estimates are based on studies in the following cities:
    • Mediterranean cities: Athens, Rome, Barcelona, Valencia, Turin, Milan, Lubljana
    • North-continental cities: Prague, Budapest, Zurich, Paris, Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Dublin
  • Based on climate and mortality data for the period 1990-2000
  • Exposure assessment: daily maximum apparent outdoor air temperature (nearest airport weather station of each city)

Unit

%/°C

Result

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See also

References

  1. ↑ Baccini M, Biggeri A, Accetta G, Kosatsky T, Katsouyanni K, Analitis A, Ross Anderson H, Bisanti L, D'Ippoliti D, Danova J, Forsberg B, Medina S, Paldy A, Rabczenko D, Schindler C & Michelozzi P. 2008. Heat Effects on Mortality in 15 European Cities. Epidemiology, 15: 711-719.
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