Excess winter mortality in Finland, 1971–2019: a register-based study on long-term trends and effect modification by sociodemographic characteristics and pre-existing health conditions
Ulla Suulamo,
Hanna Remes,
Lasse Tarkiainen
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesExcess winter mortality is a well-established phenomenon across the developed world. However, whether individual-level factors increase vulnerability to the effects of winter remains inadequately examined. Our aim was to assess long-term trends in excess winter mortality in Finland and estimate the modifying effect of sociodemographic and health characteristics on the risk of winter death.DesignNationwide register study.SettingFinland.ParticipantsPopulation aged 60 years and over, resident in Finland… Show more
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