climatic factor

Influence of climatic factors on hospitalizations and emergency room presentations of asthma and other respiratory conditions in children

Authors:

D'Souza RM, Becker NG, Kjellstrom T, Bambrick H, Woodruff R, Kelsall L, Hanigan I, Guest C.

Year:

2005

This study investigates seasonal variation in paediatric hospitalisations and emergency room presentations for asthma and other (non-asthma) respiratory conditions. It also examines the association between these two conditions and climatic factors such as temperature and humidity. Back to Top | Article Outline Methods: