Heatstroke characteristics and meteorological conditions in Hefei, China: thresholds and driving factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to climate change and rapid urbanization, the frequency of heatwave events in East China has increased considerably since the 21st century, which has a considerable influence on human health, such as heatstroke. However, few studies have been conducted in this region on the relationship between heatstroke and meteorological conditions. To address this point, this study aimed to analyze the characteristics of heatstroke and their relationship with meteorological conditions in Hefei, China.

Methods

The 2008-2022 heatstroke data from Hefei Center for Disease Control and Prevention was used. The relationship between heatstroke and meteorological conditions was discussed by statistical methods, such as correlation analysis, cluster analysis and linear regression an

SUBMITTER: Deng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature