Killing heat

Article Abstract:

There is much that communities can do to prevent heat-related deaths. A study of the Chicago heat wave in July, 1995, found that elderly people with chronic diseases who lived alone and had no social contact had the highest risk of dying. The incidence of heat-related deaths in Memphis dropped significantly after the city instituted an aggressive campaign to prevent these deaths. Relatives, friends and neighbors can watch out for elderly residents and public buildings can provide air-conditioned shelter. Radio and television can be used to publicize information about measures for preventing heat stroke.

Editorial, Risk factors, Death, Heat waves (Meteorology), Warm fronts

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Influenza vaccination and reduction in hospitalizations for cardiac disease and stroke among the elderly

Article Abstract:

Vaccination against influenza can lower the risk of death from any cause in elderly people by up to 50%, according to a study of about 300,000 people 65 years old and older. It also reduces the risk of hospitalization for heart disease, stroke, and pneumonia, as well as influenza. Only 60% of the elderly people in this study had been vaccinated against influenza.

Prevention, Heart diseases, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Hospitalization, Hospital care, Death of

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The Japanese experience with vaccinating schoolchildren against influenza

Article Abstract:

Vaccination of all children against influenza can also lower the mortality rate from influenza among the elderly. This was shown in Japan, when mortality rates from influenza among the elderly dropped after mandatory childhood vaccination laws were passed in 1977.

Japan, Influenza

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