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\n Discover the heat threshold linked to increased deaths in Chandigarh. Learn about the risks for seniors and the call for targeted public health strategies based on new PGI research.\n

Heat's Deadly Impact

A comprehensive six-year study, spanning from 2010 to 2015 in Chandigarh, has meticulously examined the direct correlation between extreme temperature

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events and an uptick in daily all-cause mortality. Researchers, led by Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal from PGI and Panjab University, employed a sophisticated over-dispersed Poisson Generalized Additive Model (GAM) to analyze daily mortality figures alongside meteorological data. This rigorous analysis pinpointed a crucial maximum temperature mark of 33.8°C. When temperatures soar above this specific point, the risk of death from any cause experiences a notable and measurable escalation, underscoring a critical public health concern that demands immediate and focused interventions.

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Vulnerable Groups Identified

The findings of this extensive study shed light on specific demographics that bear a disproportionate burden during periods of extreme heat. Notably, individuals aged 65 and above are at a significantly elevated risk, facing a mortality risk approximately 1.5 times greater than the general population. This heightened vulnerability among older adults points to their increased susceptibility to the physiological stresses induced by high temperatures. While the study observed a general trend of higher daily all-cause mortality among males (averaging 9 deaths per day) compared to females (averaging 6 deaths per day) throughout the study period, the increased risk during heatwave conditions was found to be comparable for both genders, emphasizing that heat poses a significant threat across the board.

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Actionable Insights Needed

This pioneering research from India provides concrete statistical evidence, quantifying for the first time a specific temperature breakpoint – 33.8°C – beyond which excess all-cause mortality experiences a substantial rise. Dr. Khaiwal emphasized the practical implications, noting a nearly 4.1% increase in mortality when temperatures surpass this threshold during heatwave conditions. The study's authors, including Dr. Suman Mor, advocate for the urgent integration of heat action plans with real-time mortality data. They strongly recommend that public health interventions be developed and implemented at a granular, ward-level approach. This localized strategy will enable the identification of vulnerability hotspots and ensure the protection of those most susceptible, especially the elderly, moving beyond previous theoretical studies to data-driven, actionable strategies.

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Chandigarh Heat Study: Temperature Threshold Sparks Mortality Rise

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