Prognostic factors in heat wave–related deaths: a meta-analysis
A Bouchama, M Dehbi, G Mohamed… - Archives of internal …, 2007 - jamanetwork.com
Background Although identifying individuals who are at increased risk of dying during heat
waves and instituting protective measures represent an established strategy, the evidence
supporting the components of this strategy and their strengths has yet to be evaluated. We
conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies on risk and protective factors in heat
wave–related deaths. Methods Using the OVID interface, we searched Medline (1966-2006)
and CINHAL (1982-2006) databases. The Web sites of the World Health Organization …
waves and instituting protective measures represent an established strategy, the evidence
supporting the components of this strategy and their strengths has yet to be evaluated. We
conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies on risk and protective factors in heat
wave–related deaths. Methods Using the OVID interface, we searched Medline (1966-2006)
and CINHAL (1982-2006) databases. The Web sites of the World Health Organization …