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2. The impact of heatwaves on workers׳ health and safety in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Xiang, Jianjun, Bi, Peng, Pisaniello, Dino, and Hansen, Alana
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TIME series analysis , *GENERALIZED estimating equations , *HEAT waves (Meteorology) , *TEAMS in the workplace - Abstract
This study aims to investigate the impact of heatwaves on worker׳s health and safety; to identify workers at higher risk of prevalent illnesses and injuries due to heatwaves; and to provide evidence for policy-makers and service providers. South Australian workers׳ compensation claims data for 2001–2010 were transformed into time series format, merged with meteorological data and analysed using generalized estimating equation (GEE) models. For total injury claims there was no significant difference detected between heatwave and non-heatwave periods. However, for outdoor industries, daily claims increased significantly by 6.2% during heatwaves. Over-represented in hot weather were male labourers and tradespersons aged ≥55 years, and those employed in ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ and ‘electricity, gas and water’. Occupational burns, wounds, lacerations, and amputations as well as heat illnesses were significantly associated with heatwaves. Similarly, moving objects, contact with chemicals, and injuries related to environmental factors increased significantly during heatwaves, especially among middle-aged and older male workers. With the predicted increase of extremely hot weather, there is a need for relevant adaptation and prevention measures at both practice and policy levels for vulnerable work groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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3. The impact of summer temperatures and heatwaves on mortality and morbidity in Perth, Australia 1994–2008
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Williams, Susan, Nitschke, Monika, Weinstein, Philip, Pisaniello, Dino L., Parton, Kevin A., and Bi, Peng
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ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis , *TEMPERATURE effect , *CLIMATE change , *PUBLIC health , *HOSPITAL admission & discharge , *AIR pollution , *NITROGEN dioxide & the environment , *PARTICULATE matter , *ATMOSPHERIC ozone - Abstract
Abstract: Climate change projections have drawn attention to the risks of extreme heat and the importance of public health interventions to minimise the impact. The city of Perth, Western Australia, frequently experiences hot summer conditions, with recent summers showing above average temperatures. Daily maximum and minimum temperatures, mortality, emergency department (ED) presentations and hospital admissions data were acquired for Perth for the period 1994 to 2008. Using an observed/expected analysis, the temperature thresholds for mortality were estimated at 34–36°C (maximum) and 20°C (minimum). Generalised estimating equations (GEEs) were used to estimate the percentage increase in mortality and morbidity outcomes with a 10°C increment in temperature, with adjustment for air pollutants. Effect estimates are reported as incidence rate ratios (IRRs). The health impact of heatwave days (three or more days of ≥35°C) was also investigated. A 9.8% increase in daily mortality (IRR 1.098; 95%CI: 1.007–1.196) was associated with a 10°C increase in maximum temperature above threshold. Total ED presentations increased by 4.4% (IRR 1.044; 95%CI: 1.033–1.054) and renal-related ED presentations by 10.2% (IRR 1.102; 95%CI: 1.071–1.135) per 10°C increase in maximum temperature. Heatwave days were associated with increases in daily mortality and ED presentations, while total hospital admissions were decreased on heatwave days. Public health interventions will be increasingly important to minimise the adverse health impacts of hot weather in Perth, particularly if the recent trend of rising average temperatures and more hot days continues as projected. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2012
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4. The impact of summer temperatures and heatwaves on mortality and morbidity in Perth, Australia 1994–2008
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Monika Nitschke, Philip Weinstein, Peng Bi, Susan Williams, Kevin A. Parton, Dino Pisaniello, Williams, Susan, Nitschke, Monika, Weinstein, Philip, Pisaniello, Dino L, Parton, KA, and Bi, Peng
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heatwaves ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Hot Temperature ,010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences ,Climate Change ,air pollution ,morbidity ,010501 environmental sciences ,01 natural sciences ,Gee ,Extreme heat ,Air pollutants ,11. Sustainability ,Humans ,Medicine ,Mortality ,lcsh:Environmental sciences ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,General Environmental Science ,lcsh:GE1-350 ,Air Pollutants ,Maximum temperature ,business.industry ,extreme heat ,Public health ,public health ,Extreme Heat ,Western Australia ,Emergency department ,Hot days ,mortality ,3. Good health ,Hospitalization ,13. Climate action ,Climatology ,Public Health ,Seasons ,Morbidity ,Emergency Service, Hospital ,business ,Demography - Abstract
Climate change projections have drawn attention to the risks of extreme heat and the importance of public health interventions to minimise the impact. The city of Perth, Western Australia, frequently experiences hot summer conditions, with recent summers showing above average temperatures. Daily maximum and minimum temperatures, mortality, emergency department (ED) presentations and hospital admissions data were acquired for Perth for the period 1994 to 2008. Using an observed/expected analysis, the temperature thresholds for mortality were estimated at 34–36 °C (maximum) and 20 °C (minimum). Generalised estimating equations (GEEs) were used to estimate the percentage increase in mortality and morbidity outcomes with a 10 °C increment in temperature, with adjustment for air pollutants. Effect estimates are reported as incidence rate ratios (IRRs). The health impact of heatwave days (three or more days of ≥35 °C) was also investigated. A 9.8% increase in daily mortality (IRR 1.098; 95%CI: 1.007–1.196) was associated with a 10 °C increase in maximum temperature above threshold. Total ED presentations increased by 4.4% (IRR 1.044; 95%CI: 1.033–1.054) and renal-related ED presentations by 10.2% (IRR 1.102; 95%CI: 1.071–1.135) per 10 °C increase in maximum temperature. Heatwave days were associated with increases in daily mortality and ED presentations, while total hospital admissions were decreased on heatwave days. Public health interventions will be increasingly important to minimise the adverse health impacts of hot weather in Perth, particularly if the recent trend of rising average temperatures and more hot days continues as projected. Keywords: Extreme heat, Heatwaves, Mortality, Morbidity, Air pollution, Public health
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- 2012
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