Heat exposure and the risk of emergency hospitalization in Germany: Stratified analyses by age, sex, and diagnostic group

Hedi Katre Kriit; Alina Herrmann; Raeleesha Norris; Joacim Rocklöv; Manuela De Allegri

doi:10.3238/arztebl.m2025.0186

Abstract

The overall effect of heat on the risk of emergency hospitalization was small, yet in some cases considerable for children, persons aged 65 and older, and certain diagnostic groups. This indicates a need for targeted preventive measures.

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                                    Hedi Katre Kriit, 
                                
                                    Alina Herrmann, 
                                
                                    Raeleesha Norris
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2025). 
                            Heat exposure and the risk of emergency hospitalization in Germany: Stratified analyses by age, sex, and diagnostic group. 
                            Deutsches Ärzteblatt international
                            
                            (Forthcomning)
                            .
                            https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.m2025.0186

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DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2025.0186