High ambient temperature, humidity, heat index, and stroke risk in a Mediterranean region
High temperatures combined with high humidity are associated with an immediate increase in the risk of stroke and TIA, even in a region where the population is acclimatized and most buildings are air-conditioned. Preparedness and prevention strategies may be crucial for reducing stroke risk during periods of heat stress.
Authors
- Shlomit Paz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2659-7362)
- Galit Weinstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1316-4448)
- Maya Negev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5523-3210)
- Shiraz Vered
- Itai Kloog
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- University of Haifa (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Stroke
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930261429880
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00