Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6313142 | Environment International | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We found significant synergistic effects of high temperatures and air pollution on mortality. Single living elderly were the most vulnerable group. Due to spatial differences in temperature and air pollution, mortality risks varied substantially between neighbourhoods, with a difference up to 7%.
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Authors
Saskia M. Willers, Marcel F. Jonker, Lisette Klok, Menno P. Keuken, Jennie Odink, Sef van den Elshout, Clive E. Sabel, Johan P. Mackenbach, Alex Burdorf,