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The influence of street tree parameters on PM2.5 diffusion in street canyons? Evidence from a parametric study. 行道树参数对街道峡谷中PM2.5扩散的影响?参数化研究的证据。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-10-06 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03023-1
Ruofan Xu, Jingru Yang, Dan Wang, Xiaoshuang Wang, Yang Xiang, Prashant Kumar, Xiaoping Chen
{"title":"The influence of street tree parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> diffusion in street canyons? Evidence from a parametric study.","authors":"Ruofan Xu, Jingru Yang, Dan Wang, Xiaoshuang Wang, Yang Xiang, Prashant Kumar, Xiaoping Chen","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03023-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03023-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traffic-related PM<sub>2.5</sub> worsens street air quality and affects pedestrian health, and the benefits of street trees in reducing air pollution within street canyons are still controversial. To clarify the influence of street tree parameters on PM<sub>2.5</sub> dispersion, tree height (TH), tree spacing (TS) and leaf area density (LAD) were selected from three different categories to represent the common characteristics of street tree species. Field measurements were conducted to validate ENVI-met model. We carried out 64 simulation scenarios with different parameters (TH, TS and LAD) and a treeless scenario in idealized street canyons (aspect ratio = 1:1) under oblique wind direction. The results showed that the 3D surface plots can effectively display the spatial distribution of PM<sub>2.5</sub> within street canyons. PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentration increased after planting trees; the leeward side showed higher concentrations than windward side, and the downstream showed higher concentration than upstream area. TH and LAD significantly influenced PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentration, while TS had less influence, and their effects differed in spatial position. PM<sub>2.5</sub> reduction efficiency (RE) varied with different street tree parameters on the windward side and leeward sides. Sky view factor (SVF) was significantly negatively correlated with PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentration, while green coverage ratio (GCR) and green plot ratio (GPR) were inversely correlated. TH = 6 m, TS = 6 m and LAD = 1.0 m<sup>2</sup> m<sup>-3</sup> could be a suitable parameter combination for street tree planting or pruning. These results could provide practical suggestions for urban planning and landscape design to improve street air quality and promote sustainable urban development.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145230999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The influence of environmental air pollutants on asthma outpatient hospital visits in Xinxiang city, China. 新乡市环境空气污染物对哮喘门诊就诊的影响
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03019-x
Qian Wang, Zhikang Jiao, Hongyue Liang, Jiaqi Duan, Yanwei Du, Yongbin Wang, Yongbin Wang
{"title":"The influence of environmental air pollutants on asthma outpatient hospital visits in Xinxiang city, China.","authors":"Qian Wang, Zhikang Jiao, Hongyue Liang, Jiaqi Duan, Yanwei Du, Yongbin Wang, Yongbin Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03019-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03019-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent studies have shown a close correlation between air pollution and the occurrence of asthma. A distributed lag nonlinear model was used in this research to analyze the relationship between 58,610 asthma outpatient hospital visits and daily PM<sub>2.5</sub>, PM<sub>10</sub>, NO<sub>2</sub>, SO<sub>2</sub>, CO, and eight hour mean O<sub>3</sub> exposure from 4 hospitals in Xinxiang City, Henan province from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2021, and a stratified analysis of gender and age were conducted. Results showed that low concentrations of daily PM<sub>2.5</sub> (40 µg/m<sup>3</sup>), PM<sub>10</sub> (20 and 80 µg/m<sup>3</sup>), CO (0.8 mg/m<sup>3</sup>), NO<sub>2</sub> (10-30 µg/m<sup>3</sup>) and SO<sub>2</sub> (15 µg/m<sup>3</sup>) exposure reduced the number of outpatient visits for asthma patients. High levels of daily PM<sub>2.5</sub> (50-100 µg/m<sup>3</sup>), PM<sub>10</sub> (100-140 and 820 µg/m<sup>3</sup>), and SO<sub>2</sub> (20-25 µg/m<sup>3</sup>) exposure increased the number of outpatient visits for asthma patients. Both low (15-60 µg/m<sup>3</sup>) and high (150-205 µg/m<sup>3</sup>) concentrations of the eight hour mean O<sub>3</sub> exposure increased asthma outpatient hospital visits. Gender-stratified analysis revealed that, for male asthma patients, the daily outpatient visits decreased when CO exposure concentration of 0.8 mg/m<sup>3</sup>; while for female asthma patients, the daily outpatient visits decreased when SO₂ exposure concentration of 15 µg/m³, but increased when the concentration was 20 µg/m<sup>3</sup>. In comparison, both low and high concentrations of eight hour mean O<sub>3</sub> exposure increased the daily male asthma outpatient hospital visits. Additionally, when the eight hour mean O<sub>3</sub> exposure concentration was 10-30 µg/m<sup>3</sup> and the daily SO<sub>2</sub> exposure concentration was 20 µg/m<sup>3</sup>, asthma outpatient hospital visits for adult increased; when the eight hour mean O<sub>3</sub> exposure concentration was 145-220 µg/m<sup>3</sup> and the daily SO<sub>2</sub> exposure concentration was 50-110 µg/m<sup>3</sup>, asthma outpatient hospital visits for adolescent increased. This study suggests that asthma patients should limit going outdoors on days with poor air quality, especially for women and adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect of ambient temperature on pediatric intestinal intussusception incidence in Seoul, Korea: a time series regression analysis using data from the Korean health insurance review and assessment service (HIRA). 环境温度对韩国首尔儿童肠套叠发病率的影响:使用韩国健康保险审查和评估服务(HIRA)数据的时间序列回归分析
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03018-y
Jung Hee Hong, Kiook Baek
{"title":"Effect of ambient temperature on pediatric intestinal intussusception incidence in Seoul, Korea: a time series regression analysis using data from the Korean health insurance review and assessment service (HIRA).","authors":"Jung Hee Hong, Kiook Baek","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03018-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03018-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatric intussusception has been linked to seasonality and ambient temperature, but few studies have examined its short-term temperature dependence at a daily resolution. This study investigated the association between daily ambient temperature and the incidence of pediatric intestinal intussusception. Claims data from the National Health Insurance Service were analyzed for pediatric patients (≤ 10 years old) who underwent procedural or surgical treatment for intussusception in Seoul from 2009 to 2019. Daily average temperature data were obtained from the Korea Meteorological Administration. Seasonal case counts were compared, time-series trends were visualized using a spline function, and a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) was applied to assess rate ratios (RRs) while accounting for cumulative lag and non-linearity. Analyses were conducted separately for total, complicated, and uncomplicated cases. Total intussusception case counts peaked in summer, followed by autumn, spring, and winter. The DLNM model with a 0-3-day lag showed a significant RR increase for total and uncomplicated intussusception at temperatures around 7 °C to 20 °C compared to 0 °C. Complicated intussusception exhibited an increase from subzero temperatures to approximately 4 °C, though confidence intervals were wider due to lower case counts. No significant risk Change was observed at temperatures above 20 °C in any group. This study demonstrated a significant association between daily ambient temperature and pediatric intestinal intussusception, with short-term (3-day) cumulative effects suggesting that temperature fluctuations may influence disease incidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Can balneotherapy help regulate blood pressure and pulse? a 10-day randomized trial on clinical efficacy and safety in daily practice. 浴疗能帮助调节血压和脉搏吗?一项为期10天的临床疗效和日常实践安全性随机试验。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03042-y
Kağan Özkuk, Erdal Dilekçi, Mehmet Kayhan
{"title":"Can balneotherapy help regulate blood pressure and pulse? a 10-day randomized trial on clinical efficacy and safety in daily practice.","authors":"Kağan Özkuk, Erdal Dilekçi, Mehmet Kayhan","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03042-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03042-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim was to examine the effects of Balneotherapy (BT) on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) and to evaluate its clinical reliability in daily practice. The study was planned as a randomized, controlled, single-blind study. 240 patients were divided into two groups. All received a 2-week, 5-day-per-week, 10-session physical therapy (PT) programme. One group additionally received BT. Demographic data was collected. Arterial BP and HR were measured and recorded before and after the every session. The BT+PT group had a higher incidence of side effects (p<0.05). While systolic BP (SBP) decreased between the first and eighth day measurements in the BT+PT group, it increased on the second, fifth, and tenth days (p<0.05). SBP values in the PT group were higher at the third day and on days one through ten (p>0.05). Diastolic BP (DBP) increased at many measurement points in the PT group, but not in the BT+PT group (p>0.05). HR increased over time in both groups, and the sixth day measurement in the PT group was higher than in the BT+PT group (p<0.05). Slope analysis showed significant changes in SBP and DBP. The improved BP and HR values resulting from BT and PT applications show that these can prevent cardiovascular disease and prolong life. BT is safe when used by a qualified physician, especially in comorbid individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Coat traits, skin evaporation, and milk production of Majorera and Palmera goats in a temperate region. 温带地区马略拉山羊和帕尔梅拉山羊的被毛特征、皮肤蒸发和产奶量。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03016-0
Wallace S T da Silva, Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira, Wilma E da Silva, Jacinara H G M Leite, Luis A Bermejo, Concepta McManus, Alexandr T Krupij, Débora A E Façanha
{"title":"Coat traits, skin evaporation, and milk production of Majorera and Palmera goats in a temperate region.","authors":"Wallace S T da Silva, Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira, Wilma E da Silva, Jacinara H G M Leite, Luis A Bermejo, Concepta McManus, Alexandr T Krupij, Débora A E Façanha","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03016-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03016-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study aimed to (i) characterize the seasonal dynamics of coat morphology and skin evaporation (SE) as adaptive indicators, (ii) evaluate milk production and composition throughout the lactation period, and (iii) investigate the relationships between these adaptative traits and milk production in Majorera and Palmera goats raised on Tenerife Island (28°N). Morphological data, skin evaporation and milk production (MP) and composition of 30 Majorera and 20 Palmera lactating and non-pregnant goats of similar reproductive age were collected over 18 months period. Except for coat diameter, all variables showed an interaction effect (p < 0.001) between season and breed. Coat thickness was greater (p < 0.001) in the Palmera breed than in Majorera goats in all seasons. Hair length was greater (p < 0.001) by more than 200% in Palmera goats than in Majorera goats in all seasons. Except for summer, skin evaporation (SE) was higher (p < 0.001) for the Palmera than Majorera. Majorera goats showed higher MP (p < 0.001) throughout all months of the lactation period compared to Palmera goats. The average total MP over the 210-day lactation period was 338.46 for Majorera and 207.3 L for Palmera. Regarding milk composition, Palmera goats had higher fat (p = 0.007) content than Majorera goats, whereas protein content was similar (p = 0.358) between breeds. Canonical correlation analysis indicated that the climate of Tenerife Island exerts a greater influence on coat morphological traits and SE in Palmera goats (r<sub>c</sub>²= 0.38; p < 0.001). These climate effects on adaptive traits showed a stronger tendency to be associated with MP (r<sub>c</sub>²= 0.29; p = 0.058). In contrast, although the climatic influence on morphological traits and SE was lower in Majorera goats (r<sub>c</sub>²=0.22; p < 0.001), these adaptive variables were not significantly related to MP (r<sub>c</sub>²=0.25; p = 0.160). Majorera and Palmera goats exhibited distinct seasonal responses in coat traits and SE under the climate of Tenerife. Palmera goats, with longer and denser coats, showed greater susceptibility to heat stress and a stronger tendency for adaptive traits to influence MP. In contrast, Majorera goats, whose coats favored heat dissipation, had higher MP and greater productive stability under environmental fluctuations. These findings highlight the importance of including coat traits in genetic improvement programs for dairy goats in temperate regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Advancing nanomedicine for military cold-zone operations: a global perspective on innovations in nanomedicine and future directions. 推进纳米医学在军事寒区行动:纳米医学创新的全球视角和未来方向。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03039-7
Pankaj Kumar, Bharti Mangla
{"title":"Advancing nanomedicine for military cold-zone operations: a global perspective on innovations in nanomedicine and future directions.","authors":"Pankaj Kumar, Bharti Mangla","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03039-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03039-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soldiers working in cold zones and Arctic regions face physiological challenges that lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and cold-induced conditions, which lowers their chances of survival and operational effectiveness. Nanomedicine is the innovative approach in drug delivery and the development of nanomaterials and diagnostic tools to produce ground-breaking solutions. This paper reviews advancements in thermoregulation control using nanotechnology, hypothermia treatment using nanoparticles, protective solutions for treating frostbite, and wearable nanosensors to investigate the current nanomedicine advancements applied to military cold-zone mission. AI technology integrated with nanotechnology enables clinical staff to provide personal care, diagnosis of diseases at an early stage and manage them effectively in extreme cold conditions. The current research innovations suggest connecting AI to the development of regenerative nanomedicine and diagnostic systems, as well as to standard protocols for nanomedical interventions that require international cooperation. Army protection has been improved by investigating previous military incidents and incorporating advancements in modern nanomedicine formulations. Advancements in modern medical technology offer significant opportunities to increase military operation success and readiness within extremely cold environments through superior medical equipment provided to army.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145190669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The growing season of Poland in the changing climate based on phenological observations. 根据物候观察,波兰在气候变化中的生长季节。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03037-9
Małgorzata Szwed, Joanna Chmist-Sikorska, Małgorzata Kępińska-Kasprzak
{"title":"The growing season of Poland in the changing climate based on phenological observations.","authors":"Małgorzata Szwed, Joanna Chmist-Sikorska, Małgorzata Kępińska-Kasprzak","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03037-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03037-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing season is the period when weather conditions (e.g., precipitation, temperature, wind, etc.) in a given area support plant growth and development. This study examines how climate change has influenced the growing season duration in Poland over the past nearly 80 years, based solely on phenological observations. The research was conducted for two 15-year periods: the pre-warming period (1946-1960), before significant global climate warming became evident, and the warming period (2007-2021), characterized by the additional influence of the \"greenhouse component\" on climate trends. The former dataset was sourced from the Yearbooks of Phenological Observations, which had not been previously available to a wider audience and were digitized by the authors for this study. The latter dataset was obtained from the database of the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute. The results indicate an increasingly earlier onset of the vegetation period and a slight delay in its end over time, leading to an extended growing season. Today, as a result of climate change, its duration has increased to over 240 days in the west, while in the central lowlands and the Lublin Upland, it has reached 220-230 days. However, it remains almost unchanged along the coast and in northeastern Poland. Due to its location in a transitional temperate climate zone, Poland experiences high weather variability, which is also reflected in fluctuations in the start dates and duration of growing seasons.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145147313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Spatiotemporal assessment and background climate drivers of atmospheric urban heat island in Guangdong province, China. 广东省大气城市热岛时空评价及背景气候驱动因子
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03022-2
Abubakar Sabo Ahmad, Li Yi, Asim Biswas, Ji Chen
{"title":"Spatiotemporal assessment and background climate drivers of atmospheric urban heat island in Guangdong province, China.","authors":"Abubakar Sabo Ahmad, Li Yi, Asim Biswas, Ji Chen","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03022-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03022-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amid the effects of climate change and rising urbanization, the interaction between urban heat islands (UHIs) and background climate factors has become critical to study. This study investigates the spatiotemporal variation of atmospheric urban heat island intensity (AUHII) in Guangdong Province, China, and evaluates the long-term influence of key climate variables: precipitation, relative humidity, and wind speed on AUHI. An integrated modeling approach was used, combining econometric techniques (Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares and Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares) with machine learning and deep learning methods. The Random Forest (RF) model served as an initial benchmark, followed by a Convolutional Neural Network-Long Short-Term Memory (CNN-LSTM) framework to improve predictive accuracy. Results showed significant spatial and seasonal variations, with AUHII ranging from - 2.6 to 2.3 °C for daytime, nighttime, and mean values. Seasonal extremes were observed in winter (-4.1 to 3.9 °C) and summer (-1.8 to 1.4 °C), with nighttime and winter exhibiting the strongest AUHI effects, particularly in western and southern cities. Relative humidity was the most influential factor, followed by precipitation. While the RF model identified key predictors, the CNN-LSTM model demonstrated stronger generalization, achieving testing R² values above 0.75 across most cities. Our findings enhance the understanding of the linkages between background climate variables and the AUHI effect, providing insight that can help urban planners and policymakers develop strategies to mitigate the effects of atmospheric urban heat islands.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145147296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring thunderstorm asthma in South Australia. 在南澳大利亚探索雷暴哮喘。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03000-8
Katrina Lyne, M Nitschke, K Dear, D Simon
{"title":"Exploring thunderstorm asthma in South Australia.","authors":"Katrina Lyne, M Nitschke, K Dear, D Simon","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-03000-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-03000-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thunderstorm asthma is an incompletely understood phenomenon with significant public health implications. Thunderstorm asthma has not previously been documented or scientifically investigated in South Australia. This study explored the association between severe thunderstorm activity and markers of asthma morbidity across six regions in South Australia over the period 2003 to 2017. The morbidity outcomes examined were ambulance callouts, emergency department presentations and hospital admissions for asthma among adults and children. Poisson regression analyses were used to explore the associations, adjusted for environmental covariates including daily weather variables, pollen counts and air pollutant concentrations (where available, noting that pollen count data were only available for a single location in Adelaide). Results demonstrate an increase in the risk of asthma in association with severe thunderstorm activity in the Adelaide Metropolitan and Hills region, particularly among children. Seasonal trends are apparent, with thunderstorms associated with an increase in the risk of childhood asthma in the warmer months in the Adelaide region. Interestingly, daily pollen count was not found to be a significant mediator in the relationship between thunderstorms and asthma in this study. Further research is needed to better understand the relationships between thunderstorms and asthma in South Australia and the potential role of aeroallergens and other environmental triggers.</p>","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145129694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Micro-scale, city-wide analysis of outdoor thermal comfort during heatwaves in high latitude cities: influence of building geometry and vegetation. 高纬度城市热浪期间城市室外热舒适的微观尺度分析:建筑几何形状和植被的影响。
IF 2.6 3区 地球科学
International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-09-22 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-03030-2
Fredrik Lindberg, Nils Wallenberg, Sofia Thorsson, Marie Haeger-Eugensson, Jessika Lönn, Benjamin Holmberg, Martina Frid, Jesper Fahlström
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