1999年7月威斯康星州热浪：一项流行病学评估。
Wisconsin, July 1999 heat wave: an epidemiologic assessment.
作者信息
Rajpal R C, Weisskopf M G, Rumm P D, Peterson P L, Jentzen J M, Blair K, Foldy S
机构信息
Bureau of Chronic Disease, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), USA.
出版信息
WMJ. 2000 Aug;99(5):41-4.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the characteristics of heat-related deaths in Wisconsin during the summer of 1999.
METHODS
Review of death certificates indicating heat as an underlying or contributing cause of death.
RESULTS
Heat-related illness led to 21 deaths during the summer of 1999 in Wisconsin. The rate of death was highest in the elderly, particularly those aged 65-84 years (2.2/100,000). Heat was the underlying cause for 12 of the 21 deaths. Cardiovascular conditions were the underlying cause in 8 of the deaths, and a contributing cause for another 7.
CONCLUSIONS
The elderly, persons taking psychotropic medications, and persons with chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular conditions, are at increased risk of death from heat during heat waves. Prevention messages and weather advisories during heat emergencies must target these groups. Care givers and medical personnel must be on heightened awareness for the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke during these periods.
目的
评估1999年夏季威斯康星州与热相关的死亡特征。
方法
审查将热列为潜在或促成死亡原因的死亡证明。
结果
1999年夏季，与热相关的疾病在威斯康星州导致21人死亡。死亡率在老年人中最高，尤其是65 - 84岁的人群（2.2/100,000）。在21例死亡中，有12例热是潜在死因。心血管疾病是8例死亡的潜在死因，另有7例的促成死因。
结论
老年人、服用精神药物的人以及患有慢性疾病（尤其是心血管疾病）的人在热浪期间死于热的风险增加。热紧急情况期间的预防信息和天气警报必须针对这些群体。在此期间，护理人员和医务人员必须提高对中暑衰竭和中暑体征及症状的认识。
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