Why the study?
Is outdoor temperature correlated with blood pressure in elderly individuals?
Population
Elderly individuals, especially those 80 years or older
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Temperature-BP link in elderly may inform seasonal vigilance; leaves open causality and need for intervention trials.
Is outdoor temperature correlated with blood pressure in elderly individuals?
Blood pressure and outdoor temperature are strongly correlated in the elderly, suggesting a need for careful monitoring during extreme temperatures.
Alpérovitch et al. (2009) studied this question.
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