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Effects of high ambient temperature on ambulance dispatches in different age groups in Fukuoka, Japan.

Kazuya KotaniKayo UedaXerxes T SeposoShusuke YasukochiHiroko MatsumotoMasaji OnoAkiko HondaHirohisa Takano
Published in: Global health action (2018)
We did not find any definite difference in the effect of high temperature on ambulance dispatches for different age groups. However, more measures should be taken for younger and middle-aged people to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Keyphrases
  • high temperature
  • middle aged
  • air pollution
  • particulate matter
  • heat stress
  • drug induced