Heat exposure and the risk of emergency hospitalization in Germany: Stratified analyses by age, sex, and diagnostic group
The overall effect of heat on the risk of emergency hospitalization was small, yet in some cases considerable for children, persons aged 65 and older, and certain diagnostic groups. This indicates a need for targeted preventive measures.
Authors
- Manuela De Allegri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8677-1337)
- Raeleesha Norris
- Hedi Katre Kriit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7143-5835)
- Alina Herrmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6502-106X)
- Joacim Rocklöv (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4030-0449)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Deutsches Ärzteblatt international
- Published
- 2025-12-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.m2025.0186
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40