The risk of hospitalization associated with hot nights and excess nighttime heat in a subtropical metropolis: a time-series study in Hong Kong, 2000–2019Research in context
Summary: Background: Recent studies showed increased mortality risks after hot nights, but their effect on hospitalizations, especially in vulnerable populations, remains under-studied. Methods: Daily hospitalization, meteorological (including hourly), and air pollution data were collected for the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-10-01
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Series: | The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606524001627 |