Anna Páldy

TL;DR: The results confirm those previously reported on the effects of ambient particles on mortality and show that the heterogeneity found in the effect parameters among cities reflects real effect modification, which is explained by specific city characteristics.

TL;DR: There is an important mortality effect of heat across Europe from June through August; it is limited to the first week following temperature excess, with evidence of mortality displacement.

TL;DR: Climate change scenarios indicate that extreme events are expected to increase in the future even in regions where heat waves are not frequent, so prevention programs should specifically target the elderly, women and those suffering from chronic respiratory disorders, thus reducing the impact on mortality.

TL;DR: High temperatures have a specific impact on respiratory admissions, particularly in the elderly population, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood, as well as global warming and progressive population aging.

TL;DR: Heat wave effects were apparent in simple time-series models but were reduced in multilag nonlinear models and small when compared with the overall summertime mortality burden of heat.