American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Cold linked to multiple chronic illnesses across Chinese cities
Cold relative to local norms was linked to higher rates of multiple chronic conditions in 92.3% of city-and-year observations.Cold relative to local norms was linked to higher rates of multiple chronic conditions in 92.3% of city-and-year observations.
Cohort · 23,725 peoplePopulations
Who was studied23,725 adults aged 45 years or older
What changedMultiple chronic conditions were more common with cold relative to local norms in 92.3% of city-and-year observations
The catchDifferences in health and living conditions between cities may contribute to cold–disease links