ISSN:
1432-1254
Keywords:
Meteorological factors
;
Temperature
;
Atmospheric pressure
;
Relative humidity
;
Myocardial infarction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geography
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Analysis of the time of onset of chest pain in 2254 patients with a myocardial infarction admitted to a coronary care unit in Leicester during a 10-year period shows an association with temperature and humidity. During both the most cold and humid times of the year, the relationship is a strong one. A generalized linear model with a log link was used to fit the data and the backward elimination selection procedure suggested a humid, cold day might help to trigger the occurrence of myocardial infarction. In addition, cold weather was found to have a stronger effect on the male population while those men aged between 50 and 70 years were more sensitive to the effect of high humidity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01211222
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