Table 3 Cold spells with the largest absolute excess CVD mortality in the examined population (all ages).
From: Excess cardiovascular mortality associated with cold spells in the Czech Republic
a. Men | ||
|---|---|---|
Cold spell | Excess CVD mortality relative to baseline [%] | Absolute excess CVD mortality (95% CI) [number of deaths] |
1987 Jan 10 – 1987 Jan 18 | 17.7 | 161 (98.3; 227.5) |
1991 Feb 4 – 1991 Feb 7 | 13.9 | 54 (13.9; 97.2) |
1995 Dec 28 – 1995 Dec 31 | 26.6 | 91 (51.7; 134.8) |
1999 Dec 23 – 1999 Dec 25 | 20.6 | 48 (16.3; 82.8) |
2004 Jan 3 – 2004 Jan 6 | 24.7 | 72 (36.2; 112.1) |
b. Women | ||
Cold spell | Excess CVD mortality relative to baseline [%] | Absolute excess CVD mortality (95% CI) [number of deaths] |
1991 Jan 31 – 1991 Feb 2 | 30.0 | 101 (61.1; 144.0) |
1995 Dec 28 – 1995 Dec 31 | 13.6 | 57 (15.3; 101.6) |
1999 Dec 23 – 1999 Dec 25 | 29.7 | 84 (48.1; 124.5) |
2002 Dec 24 – 2002 Dec 26 | 16.4 | 47 (12.7; 85.6) |
2004 Jan 3 – 2004 Jan 6 | 27.8 | 102 (61.0; 146.9) |