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This research aims to identify key risk factors contributing to excess winter mortality across Europe.

October 1, 2003Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health617 citationsOpen Access

Excess winter mortality in Europe: a cross country analysis identifying key risk factors

Key Points

This research aims to identify key risk factors contributing to excess winter mortality across Europe.
Cross-country analysis of seasonal mortality data in Europe
Evaluation of indoor cold exposure, public health spending, and socioeconomic factors
High seasonal mortality is prevalent in southern and western Europe.
Improved indoor cold protection could significantly reduce mortality rates.
Increased public spending on healthcare and equitable income distribution could further lower risks.

Abstract

High seasonal mortality in southern and western Europe could be reduced through improved protection from the cold indoors, increased public spending on health care, and improved socioeconomic circumstances resulting in more equitable income distribution.

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