Cardiovascular deaths and temperature in subtropical Brisbane.
Analysis of 2-year myocardial infarct deaths in subtropical Brisbane shows an increase in mortality rate within a temperature range normally considered mild in mid-latitude locations. During both the coldest and warmest season, the relationship is a strong one, especially with temperatures that are below neutrality for the population.
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D000368:Aged; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002980:Climate; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000401:mortality*; D013696:Temperature