Effects of heat waves and cold spells on blood parameters: a cohort study of blood donors in Tianjin, China.

Yutong GaoYifan LiuJiayu HeYin ZhangTing WangLin WuNaixiu SunTiange FangHongjun MaoNai-Jun TangXi Chen

Published in: Environmental health and preventive medicine (2024)

We indicated that heat waves and cold spells can impact hemoglobin and platelet counts in the human body. These findings provide evidence linking heat waves or cold spells to diseases and may reduce health risks caused by extreme temperature events.

Keyphrases

heat stress
endothelial cells
climate change
peripheral blood
pluripotent stem cells