Temperature and cardiovascular mortality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: effect modification by individual-level and neighbourhood-level factors.
Ismael Henrique da SilveiraTaísa Rodrigues CortesBeatriz Fátima Alves de OliveiraWashington Leite JungerPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2020)
The effects of temperature on cardiovascular disease mortality in Rio de Janeiro vary according to individual-level and neighbourhood-level factors. These findings are valuable to inform policymakers about the most vulnerable groups and places, in order to develop more effective and equitable public policies.