BMC Public Health September 2023 PMID 37697364

Correlations between geomagnetic field and global occurrence of cardiovascular diseases: evidence from 204 territories in different latitude.

Zheng Chai, Yan Wang, Yi-Ming Li, Zhen-Gang Zhao, Mao Chen

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What people are saying

Overall, the responses show a neutral to slightly positive attitude towards the study, with some users highlighting the potential health implications of geomagnetic variations, such as 'stable and long-term horizontal component of geomagnetic field may be beneficial,' indicating moderate interest. However, references to controversial theories about the sun and unrelated comments reduce the depth and focus of the discussions, leading to an overall mild engagement and impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The collected discussions show mixed reactions; some acknowledge the study's findings, while others dismiss or downplay the significance, especially with references to controversial sun theories which seem unrelated.

InterestModerate interest

There is moderate curiosity, evidenced by reposts of the study and mentions of geomagnetic fields, but many posts focus on unrelated topics or casual remarks, indicating limited engagement with the core science.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Most interactions are superficial, with shares and brief comments rather than in-depth analysis or critical discussions about the research methodology or implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall influence of these discussions appears limited, as few users delve into the broader consequences or scientific debates, and some references to unrelated theories suggest distraction rather than impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how variations in Earth's magnetic field (both stable and disturbed) relate to the occurrence and mortality rates of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) across 204 countries from 1996 to 2019, finding mixed correlations depending on the type of magnetic field.
  • Results showed that overall, stronger total geomagnetic field (tGMF) was linked to higher CVD mortality, while horizontal geomagnetic field (hGMF) was associated with lower mortality; these relationships persisted even after accounting for other factors.
  • In high-income countries, increased frequency of geomagnetic storms was positively related to CVD deaths, but this association diminished with increasing latitude, indicating geographical differences in the magnetic field's impact on heart health.]

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Geomagnetic field & #cardiovascular diseases Stable and long-term horizontal component of geomagnetic field may be beneficial to cardiac health. Unstable and short-term GMF called GMD could be a hazard to cardiac health https://t.co/CoO8N4f39S https://t.co/Z8MoK1x5ck

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