연세대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 정밀·디지털기반 환경의학연구실

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Impact of cold waves on diabetes-related morbidity and mortality: a meta-analysis

Authors: Chung, SeoYeon ; Kim, Jin-Nam ; Lim, Sungwon ; Kim, Kyoung-Nam ; Park, So-Youn ; Oh, In-Hwan

MeSH: Cold Temperature* / adverse effects ; Diabetes Mellitus* / epidemiology ; Diabetes Mellitus* / mortality ; Humans ; Morbidity

Keywords: environmental exposure ; climate change ; weather ; mortality ; morbidity ; vulnerability assessment ; public health policy

Abstract: Introduction Extreme weather events, such as cold waves, pose health risks to individuals with diabetes mellitus. While heat-related health impacts are well-documented, the effects of cold waves remain underexplored. We aimed to review and quantify the health risks associated with cold wave exposure among patients with diabetes.Methods A meta-analysis, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, was conducted by searching PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases from inception up to August 2023. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria for assessing diabetes-related morbidity and mortality risks associated with cold wave exposure. A random-effects model was used to account for heterogeneity.Results The meta-analysis revealed a 40% increase in diabetes-related mortality risk (relative risk: 1.40, 95% confidence interval: 1.25-1.58) and a slightly elevated morbidity risk (relative risk: 1.27, 95% confidence interval: 0.99-1.63) during cold waves. Risk variation across studies suggests the influence of environmental and healthcare disparities.Conclusion Cold wave exposure significantly increases diabetes-related health risks, highlighting the need for enhanced public health strategies. Further research is needed to address the gaps in understanding cold wave morbidity impacts and related socioeconomic factors.

Appears in Collections:: 1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Preventive Medicine (예방의학교실) > 1. Journal Papers

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