Emergency Visits for Thunderstorm-Related Respiratory Illnesses Among Older Adults
Eric Zou, Christopher M. Worsham, Nolan Miller, David Molitor, Julian Reif, Anupam B. Jena
Abstract
This cross-sectional study examines the association between thunderstorm-related atmospheric changes and emergency department visits for acute respiratory illnesses among Medicare beneficiaries.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEmergency departmentCross-sectional studyEmergency medicineThunderstormMedical emergencyEnvironmental healthFamily medicinePsychiatryMeteorologyPathologyPhysicsClimate Change and Health ImpactsAir Quality and Health ImpactsWind and Air Flow Studies