Mortality associated with seasonal changes in ambient temperature and humidity in Zenica-Doboj Canton
Aim To determine the relationship between seasonal changes in ambient temperature, humidity and general and specific mortality rates in the area of Zenica-Doboj Canton. Methods Changes in the average monthly mortality in the period from 2008 to 2019 were analysed (linear regression) in relation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Medicinski Glasnik |
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| Online Access: | https://ljkzedo.ba/mgpdf/mg35/07_Sivic_1337_A.pdf |
| Summary: | Aim To determine the relationship between seasonal changes in
ambient temperature, humidity and general and specific mortality
rates in the area of Zenica-Doboj Canton.
Methods Changes in the average monthly mortality in the period
from 2008 to 2019 were analysed (linear regression) in relation
to the average temperatures and humidity in those months in the
same time period in Zenica-Doboj Canton.
Results Overall mortality increased from 7.9 ‰ in 2008 to 10.2
‰ in 2019. Overall and specific mortality rates for cardiovascular,
malignant, respiratory and metabolic diseases followed seasonal
change of ambient temperature and humidity. The monitoring
trend showed strong determination degree for overall mortality
and mortality for cardiovascular, malignant and respiratory diseases, while for metabolic diseases it was somewhat lower. The
highest mortality rates were found in January (cold month), and
in August (warm month); the lowest one was in May, September
and October. There was a strong significant negative correlation
between temperature and mortality rates, while the correlation
between humidity and mortality rates was not significant.
Conclusion As we have proven that mortality rates followed seasonal changes in ambient temperature and determined months
with the least mortality rate, the community must take measures
to ensure microclimatic conditions for the survival of patients with
cardiovascular, malignant, respiratory and metabolic diseases. |
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| ISSN: | 1840-0132 1840-2445 |