Low Temperature and Hospitalizations for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases in Brazil
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5 - Fostering Human and Social Development
Our study analyzed the relationship between cold temperatures and hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in Brazil (2008–2018). A quasi-Poisson regression model adjusted for environmental factors was used. Cold was associated with a 17% increase in hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases and a 7% increase for respiratory diseases, especially among older adults. These findings reinforce the need for cold-adaptation policies, often overlooked in tropical countries.
School of Public Policy and Government (FGV EPPG)
Researcher: Weeberb João Réquia Júnior