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Heat waves and morbidity: current knowledge and further direction-a comprehensive
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Li M
; Gu S
; Bi P
; Yang J
; Liu Q
Int J Environ Res Public Health
2015[May]; 12
(5
): 5256-83
PMID25993103
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In the past few decades, several devastating heat wave events have significantly
challenged public health. As these events are projected to increase in both
severity and frequency in the future, it is important to assess the relationship
between heat waves and the health indicators that can be used in the early
warning systems to guide the public health response. Yet there is a knowledge gap
in the impact of heat waves on morbidity. In this study, a comprehensive review
was conducted to assess the relationship between heat waves and different
morbidity indicators, and to identify the vulnerable populations. The PubMed and
ScienceDirect database were used to retrieve published literature in English from
1985 to 2014 on the relationship between heat waves and morbidity, and the
following MeSH terms and keywords were used: heat wave, heat wave, morbidity,
hospital admission, hospitalization, emergency call, emergency medical services,
and outpatient visit. Thirty-three studies were included in the final analysis.
Most studies found a short-term negative health impact of heat waves on
morbidity. The elderly, children, and males were more vulnerable during heat
waves, and the medical care demand increased for those with existing chronic
diseases. Some social factors, such as lower socioeconomic status, can contribute
to heat-susceptibility. In terms of study methods and heat wave definitions,
there remain inconsistencies and uncertainties. Relevant policies and guidelines
need to be developed to protect vulnerable populations. Morbidity indicators
should be adopted in heat wave early warning systems in order to guide the
effective implementation of public health actions.