The impact of weather on human health.
The impact of weather on human health is a well-known fact, yet, alas, neglected in the past. Bioclimatology, a vast field of medical knowledge, has only been developed in the past few years. It shows that the air we breathe has a profound influence on our well-being. Electrical charges of the air, such as ions, spherics and electrofields can affect our endocrine, vegetative and autonomous nerve system. It may even be responsible for post-operative thromboembolism. The present article describes weather reactions, electric radiations, climate rhythm, medical aspects of weather changes, and their effect on health and disease. Special devotion is also given to the manifestations of evil winds.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000375:Aging; D000818:Animals; D002980:Climate; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D004560:Electricity; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006262:Health; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D008685:Meteorological Concepts; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D010551:Personality; D051381:Rats; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000503:physiopathology; D013472:Sunlight; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014887:Weather; D014919:Wind