Background Heat stroke contributes considerably to morbidity and mortality in hot weather,
but it is unclear whether pre-existing medical conditions increase the risk of heat stroke. The …

In recent years, heat stroke has become a major concern due to a sharp rise in the number
of patients and deaths. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the …

An increase in the global surface temperature and changes in urban morphologies are
associated with increased heat stress especially in urban areas. This can be one of the …

Background Climate change, as a defining issue of the current time, is causing severe heat-
related illness in the context of extremely hot weather conditions. In Japan, the remarkable …

Background Stroke is a leading cause of death globally. Extreme temperatures may induce
stroke, but evidence on the effects of heat on first-ever strokes is not clear. Low air pressure …

Purpose Inconsistent findings have been reported regarding the effect of ambient
temperature on ischemic stroke. Furthermore, little is known about how underlying disease …

Objective To assess the association between heat wave and stroke mortality in Jiang'an
District of Wuhan, China during 2003 to 2010. Methods Daily data of stroke mortality …

Background and Purpose Many studies have evaluated the association between weather
and stroke, with variable conclusions. Herein we determined the relationships between daily …

Following a heat wave in January 2014 in Adelaide, state capital of South Australia, we
asked the question whether extreme heat was associated with an increase in stroke …

Epidemiological studies have quantitatively linked adverse health outcomes, including
stroke, to ambient temperature. However, such analyses cannot be applied to estimate …