The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
While research into temperature-related health outcomes has focused on absolute temperature exposure, an increasing number of studies have explored the distinct effect of temperature variability (TV). However, systematic reviews in this area have focused on a limited number of health outcomes and in...
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| description | While research into temperature-related health outcomes has focused on absolute temperature exposure, an increasing number of studies have explored the distinct effect of temperature variability (TV). However, systematic reviews in this area have focused on a limited number of health outcomes and intra-day TV. A systematic review was therefore conducted for studies of intra- and/or inter-day TV and cardiovascular, respiratory, renal or mental illnesses through April 2023 (n = 38). There was a consistent relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) or respiratory disease (RD) morbidity, mortality and both diurnal temperature range (DTR) or short-term inter-day TV, particularly for the elderly. The effect of DTR and short-term inter-day TV were stronger on hot days and the warm season for CVD, but on cold days and cold season for RD. Meta-analysis for CVD or RD and DTR showed a significant 0.7 %/C° increase in CVD mortality, but not morbidity, while RD showed a significant 1.0 %/C° and 0.7 %/C° increase in morbidity and mortality, respectively. Most studies focused on CVD, RD, DTR or short-term inter-day TV, while few studies explored renal, GU, or mental health outcomes aside from schizophrenia. Future studies are needed to assess non-linear relationships between TV and disease, and the modifying effect of socioeconomic status. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-edd4ad441c774364a3d56ea7a1b4777c2025-08-20T02:33:38ZengElsevierHygiene and Environmental Health Advances2773-04922025-06-011410012310.1016/j.heha.2025.100123The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysisMaxwell D. Weidmann0Correspondence author at. 218 Harper Street, Highland Park, NJ, 08904, USA.; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1 University Pl, Rensselaer, NY, 12144, USAWhile research into temperature-related health outcomes has focused on absolute temperature exposure, an increasing number of studies have explored the distinct effect of temperature variability (TV). However, systematic reviews in this area have focused on a limited number of health outcomes and intra-day TV. A systematic review was therefore conducted for studies of intra- and/or inter-day TV and cardiovascular, respiratory, renal or mental illnesses through April 2023 (n = 38). There was a consistent relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) or respiratory disease (RD) morbidity, mortality and both diurnal temperature range (DTR) or short-term inter-day TV, particularly for the elderly. The effect of DTR and short-term inter-day TV were stronger on hot days and the warm season for CVD, but on cold days and cold season for RD. Meta-analysis for CVD or RD and DTR showed a significant 0.7 %/C° increase in CVD mortality, but not morbidity, while RD showed a significant 1.0 %/C° and 0.7 %/C° increase in morbidity and mortality, respectively. Most studies focused on CVD, RD, DTR or short-term inter-day TV, while few studies explored renal, GU, or mental health outcomes aside from schizophrenia. Future studies are needed to assess non-linear relationships between TV and disease, and the modifying effect of socioeconomic status.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773049225000066Climate changeHealth effectsExtreme weatherHealth outcome thresholdTemperature variabilityDiurnal temperature range |
| spellingShingle | Maxwell D. Weidmann The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances Climate change Health effects Extreme weather Health outcome threshold Temperature variability Diurnal temperature range |
| title | The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | The association between temperature variability, morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | association between temperature variability morbidity and mortality for specific categories of disease a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | Climate change Health effects Extreme weather Health outcome threshold Temperature variability Diurnal temperature range |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773049225000066 |
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