Weather and deaths in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A comparison with Birmingham, Alabama

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“…In addition, most of the climate/mortality research to date neglects to describe any interregional variations, which might have implications involving geographical acclimatization to extreme weather. One of the few studies defining interregional variations in mortality uncovered only weak differences between mortality rates in Pittsburgh and Birmingham (States 1977). Our objective i s to describe the impact of weather on human mortality at numerous locations around the United States.…”

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Weather and Human Mortality: An Evaluation of Demographic and Interregional Responses in the United States

Kalkstein

Davis

1989

Annals of the Association of American Geographers

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This study describes the impact of weather o n human mortality at numerous locations around the United States. We evaluate forty-eight cities and determine the differential impact of weather on mortality on an intercity and interregional level. The mortality data are analyzed separately for different age, race, and cause of death categories. The possible impact of geographical and within-season acclimatization i s also analyzed. Thresh-

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Weather and Human Mortality: An Evaluation of Demographic and Interregional Responses in the United States

Kalkstein

Davis

1989

Annals of the Association of American Geographers

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231

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“…Older persons are more likely than the general population to die from cancer or the effects of long-term degenerative heart, cerebrovascular, or respiratory disease. While mortality due to cancer has been shown to have very little relationship to meteorological conditions (Cech et al, 1979;Rosenwaike, 1966;States, 1977), death from the latter causes may be hastened by extreme weather conditions. For example, Glass and Zack (1979) have found 8 percent excess mortality (i.e., above-average levels and not balanced by reduced deaths at another time) among the aged in some winter storms.…”

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“…Increasing sensitivity to cold and heat waves results primarily from the fact that the cardiovascular and respiratory systems of older people are less able to cope with stress. Cold waves frequently result in elevated mortality levels due to ischemic heart disease (Cech et al, 1977;Faich and Rose, 1979;Glass and Zack, 1979;States, 1977). Increased numbers of deaths from respiratory diseases (States, 1977) and cerebrovascular incidents (Cech et al, 1979) are also recorded during cold waves.…”

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“…Cold waves frequently result in elevated mortality levels due to ischemic heart disease (Cech et al, 1977;Faich and Rose, 1979;Glass and Zack, 1979;States, 1977). Increased numbers of deaths from respiratory diseases (States, 1977) and cerebrovascular incidents (Cech et al, 1979) are also recorded during cold waves. Mitigation possibilities for cold-wave-related deaths and injuries mainly consist of better control of indoor temperatures, shelter for the homeless, warnings of the danger of being outside, and improved long-range forecasts (e.g., a week or longer) of extremes so that health officials can take precautionary measures.…”

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The Social Burden of Weather and Climate Hazards

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Díaz²,

Moses³

et al. 1986

Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc.

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Socioeconomic vulnerabilities and impacts associated with weather and climate hazards in the United States are assessed. Trends in deaths and economic losses resulting from tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes, and floods (including flash floods) are presented in detail. To the extent possible, death statistics are normalized by the population at risk, and loss data are adjusted for inflation. The results suggest a significant decline in deaths attributed to tornadoes and hurricanes at the same time that property damages have increased. In contrast, both deaths and losses due to floods have increased substantially in the past few decades. A qualitative assessment is made of the effects of socioeconomic trends (e.g., the aging population) on the nation's sensitivity to atmospheric hazards and on the need for better information about these hazards. While the tally shows mixed impacts on vulnerability (i.e., some trends may reduce vulnerability while others increase it), the impact on information needs is nearly uniformly greater. More emphasis should be given to the following activities as ways to decrease the overall social burden of atmospheric hazards: 1) improve the use of weather and climate information by emergency managers, 2) develop better impact-assessment methods, and 3) explore new ways to reduce future property losses.

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“…Over generations, countries in the world have been continuously developing science and technology with inappropriate consideration of the consequences to the natural environment of each step in that development [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Technocrats have valued the consequences for human lifestyles without cognizance of the impact on the natural environment [7][8].…”

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Ecological Affinity of Student and Teacher: A Case Study in Senior Secondary High Schools in Tangerang Selatan

Yufiarti¹

2018

Proceedings of the First Indonesian Communication Forum of Teacher Training and Education Faculty Leaders International Confere

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Ecological Affinity is defined in this paper as relationships conceived by human beings with their surrounding environment for sustainable development. Ecological affinity elucidates beliefs, attitudes, and intentions towards environmental sustainability expressed by human beings. This study features qualitative analyses investigating ecological affinity in the small scale of school environment of students and teachers. Two key questions were addressed in this study, i.e. how does ecological affinity appear in students' and teachers' beliefs, attitudes, and intentions in South Tangerang? How does ecological affinity of the students and teachers intersect or intercrossing? A survey was administered to teachers teaching in state senior high schools and students of the schools. Respondents participating in this study are 250 students and 43 teachers originate from 2 public schools. A descriptive analysis was conducted to explore ecological affinity and its reciprocal relations between the students and teachers. Results of the study indicate that both students and teachers show similarly their positive attitudes towards the environment (F=0.523, p=0.117, M=2,122-2,049). This performance correlates positively with their beliefs in the priority of country development (r=2.41, p=0.00). Further analyses indicated that both teachers and students showed conformity in reciprocal ecological affinity. This result was indicated by the insignificance differences between teachers and students (F=2.63 p=011). In terms of relationships between environmental beliefs and students' and teachers' attitudes towards the environment, the study found that attitudes towards the advancement of science and technologies have led to stronger intentions of students. This study recommends that more activities be shared between students and teachers regarding environmental sustainability.

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Weather and deaths in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A comparison with Birmingham, Alabama

Cited by 12 publications

References 13 publications

Weather and Human Mortality: An Evaluation of Demographic and Interregional Responses in the United States

Weather and Human Mortality: An Evaluation of Demographic and Interregional Responses in the United States

The Social Burden of Weather and Climate Hazards

Ecological Affinity of Student and Teacher: A Case Study in Senior Secondary High Schools in Tangerang Selatan

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