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Cold-related mortality in three European metropolitan areas: Athens, Lisbon and...
Almendra, Ricardo Jorge Meireles; Rodrigues, Ana Paula Santana; Mitsakou, Christina; Heaviside, Clare; Samoli, Evangelia; Rodopoulou, SophiaThe aim of this study is to estimate the mortality burden attributable to low temperature in Athens, Lisbon and London from 2002 to 2011 and to discuss related inequalities in socioeconomic conditions. We address a lack of quantitative estimates of cold-related mortality, particularly for the cities of Lisbon and Athens. To estimate the mortality burden attributable to low temperature, time-series regression an...
Environmental public health risks in European metropolitan areas within the EUR...
Mitsakou, Christina; Dimitroulopoulou, Sani; Heaviside, Clare; Katsouyanni, Klea; Samoli, Evangelia; Rodopoulou, SophiaUrban areas in Europe are facing a range of environmental public health challenges, such as air pollution, traffic noise and road injuries. The identification and quantification of the public health risks associated with exposure to environmental conditions is important for prioritising policies and interventions that aim to diminish the risks and improve the health of the population. With this purpose in mind,...