Tag: Weather
Hot, Humid Weather Linked to Mental Disorder-Related ED Visits
Association strongest for those with psychoactive substance use, mood disorders, adult behavior disorders
Mortality Increased for Dialysis Patients With Hurricane Exposure
Hurricane exposure linked to higher mortality after adjustment for demographic and socioeconomic covariates
Extreme Heat Tied to Higher ED Use for Mental Health Issues
Findings seen across psychiatric diagnoses, with stronger association noted among men
1.69 Million Deaths Attributed to Extreme Temperatures in 2019
Acute heat and cold exposures increase mortality risk for multiple causes of death; cold-attributable exceeds heat-attributable mortality
AAN: Anomalously Warm Weather Tied to More MS Hospital Visits
Authors say absolute effect on people with multiple sclerosis and the health care system is meaningful
Water Problems Plague Texas Hospitals After Storm
Hospitals experiencing water pressure issues as well as widespread power outages
Respiratory-Related ED Visits Up in Days Before Thunderstorms
Findings seen among Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with asthma, COPD, or both
COVID-19 Behavior Seems Consistent With Seasonal Virus
Eight cities with substantial community spread located on narrow band, on 30- to 50-degree N corridor
Epidemic Growth of COVID-19 Not Linked to Latitude, Temperature
Slower epidemic growth strongly tied to restrictions of mass gatherings, school closure, social distancing
Common Coronaviruses Are Highly Seasonal
Most cases peak during winter months, with highest infection frequency in children younger than age 5 years
