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 The frequency and intensity of hot weather have increased. In Japan, there
have been many studies of the relationship between ambulance transports owing to heat …

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 …

Objectives Changes in air temperature and its relation to ambulance transports due to heat
stroke in all 47 prefectures, in Japan were evaluated. Methods Data on air temperature were …

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 …

Objective Our aim was to investigate the link between ambulance transports stratified by
heat stroke and air temperature in August 2009 in Japan. Methods Monthly observations for …

Heatstroke is a serious heat-related illness that can even cause death. Heat alert systems
play an important role in reducing the number of patients experiencing heat illness, as they …

Despite rising concern on the impact of heat on human health, the risk of high summer
temperature on heatstroke-related emergency dispatches is not well understood in Japan. A …

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 Some studies suggest low temperatures can affect mortality, especially deaths
associated with circulatory and respiratory conditions. Methods We investigated the …