Life Sciences
Scientists at University of Hong Kong report research in life sciences
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, November 3rd, 2009
Researchers detail in 'Hot weather warning might help to reduce elderly mortality in Hong Kong,' new data in life sciences. "While there was evidence on the relationship between extreme hot weather and the increase in mortality, particularly from ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and cerebrovascular disease (stroke), some researchers suggested that early warning systems might reduce mortality. In this study, the relationship between Very Hot Weather Warning (VHWW) and mortality was examined in the context of Hong Kong, which has a sub-tropical climate," researchers in Hong Kong report.
"An observational study was conducted on the daily number of deaths due to IHD and stroke...
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