No influence of moon phases on emergency trauma admission
Abstract Introduction The potential connection between lunar phases and human activities has fascinated scientists, medical professionals, and the general public. The present study evaluates the possible association between the moon phases and admissions to a major regional trauma hospital. Methods...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2025-04-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05778-0 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Abstract Introduction The potential connection between lunar phases and human activities has fascinated scientists, medical professionals, and the general public. The present study evaluates the possible association between the moon phases and admissions to a major regional trauma hospital. Methods All patients admitted to the trauma emergency department from 2018 to 2024 were retrieved. The Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Navy website was accessed to retrieve data on the lunar cycle phases. A multiple linear model regression analysis using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to assess the association between the number of patients admitted to the emergency trauma department and the percentage of the moon illuminated. Results Data were collected from 53,594 patients (mean age was 36.0 ± 25.4 years); 45.4% (24,337 of 53,594) were women. There was no evidence of an association between the number of patients admitted to the trauma emergency department and moon phases (P = 0.1). Conclusion There is no statistically significant association between moon phases and the frequency of visits to the trauma emergency department. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1749-799X |