Geographic and socioeconomic differences in heat-related mortality among the Dutch population: a time series analysis

Objectives This study was conducted to examine modification in heat-related mortality in the Netherlands by sociodemographic and geographical factors including socioeconomic position and population density (PD).Design This observational study applied time series analysis on daily mortality counts according to mean daily temperature (°C).Setting Statistics Netherlands.Participants Death registrations in 2006, 2018 and 2019 from residents registered at the Dutch Personal Records Database, restricted to deaths in the period between April and October.Main outcome measures Assuming a V-like relatio... Mehr ...