Effect of Ambient Temperature on Australian Northern Territory Public Hospital Admissions for Cardiovascular Disease among Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Populations

摘要: Hospitalisations are associated with ambient temperature, but little is known about responses in population sub-groups. In this study, heat for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people two age groups were examined categories of cardiac diseases using daily hospital admissions from five Northern Territory hospitals (1992–2011). Admission rates during the hottest per cent days coolest compared at other times. Among 25–64 year olds, female was more adversely affected by very hot than population, admission ischaemic heart disease (IHD) increasing 32%. People older 65 sensitive to cold, male failure 64%, IHD 29%. For males, increased 52% cold conditions. females, increases around 50% on these days, 64% females. We conclude that under projected climate change conditions, amongst younger would increase while among elderly weather may be reduced. The showing significant relationships across Territory, vary region. These variations not explored assessment.