与高温相关的死亡——加利福尼亚州洛杉矶县，1999 - 2000年，以及美国，1979 - 1998年。

Heat-related deaths--Los Angeles County, California, 1999-2000, and United States, 1979-1998.

出版信息

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2001 Jul 27;50(29):623-6.

Abstract

Heat-related deaths typically occur during summer months. Many of these deaths are preventable. This report describes four cases of heat-related deaths in Los Angeles County, California, during 1999-2000, compares age-, sex-, and race-specific rates in Los Angeles County and the United States during 1979-1998, and summarizes trends in the United States during 1979-1998. Relatives, neighbors, and caretakers of persons at risk for heat-related death should frequently evaluate heat-related hazards, recognize symptoms of heat-related morbidity, and take appropriate preventive action.

摘要

与高温相关的死亡通常发生在夏季。其中许多死亡是可以预防的。本报告描述了1999年至2000年加利福尼亚州洛杉矶县4例与高温相关的死亡病例，比较了1979年至1998年洛杉矶县和美国按年龄、性别和种族划分的死亡率，并总结了1979年至1998年美国的趋势。有与高温相关死亡风险的人员的亲属、邻居和看护人应经常评估与高温相关的危害，识别与高温相关发病的症状，并采取适当的预防措施。