Extreme Temperatures and Stroke Mortality: Evidence From a Multi-Country Analysis.

Barrak Alahmad, Haitham Khraishah, Meghana Kamineni, Dominic Royé, Stefania I Papatheodorou, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Yuming Guo, Eric Lavigne, Ben Armstrong, Francesco Sera, Aaron S Bernstein, Antonella Zanobetti, Eric Garshick, Joel Schwartz, Michelle L Bell

July 2024 Stroke

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Several discussions highlight the critical relationship between temperature extremes and stroke risk, using assertive language like 'significantly contributes' and referencing the importance of climate change, which underscores their high interest and perceived impact. The tone varies from supportive recognition of the study’s importance to calls for action, reflecting both engagement and a perceived relevance of the findings.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most comments acknowledge and support the findings of the study, emphasizing the link between extreme temperatures and stroke mortality.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Discussions show high interest, with mentions of climate change implications and the importance of the research, especially in regions vulnerable to temperature extremes.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Some posts deeply analyze the research methods and public health consequences, indicating thoughtful engagement beyond surface-level reactions.

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Impact
 High level of impact

The discussions suggest awareness of the significant public health impact of the findings, with suggestions for policy and intervention considerations.

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    @RamosThailla https://t.co/VNTAeB3tev / https://t.co/w9T2J4UGjs / https://t.co/tBJOaxhjn3 / https://t.co/VNTAeB3tev
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    December 9, 2024

  • LinksGeo
    @LinksGeo (Twitter)

    Les temperatures extremes contribueixen significativament a la mortalitat global, sobretot ictus, segons un estudi multinacional de casos aplicant un protocol d’anàlisi unificat https://t.co/ADHwVNG06P https://t.co/iJ677756Ge
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    June 25, 2024

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  • @investigando
    @rocatanho (Twitter)

    Temperaturas frías y cálidas extremas se asocian con un riesgo elevado de morir por ictus isquémico y hemorrágico #extremetemperature #stroke https://t.co/Ir2b4DKu3u
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    June 5, 2024

  • TFAH
    @HealthyAmerica1 (Twitter)

    Extreme temperatures contribute significantly to global mortality. @StrokeAHA_ASA’s multi-county analysis explores the connection between higher temps and stroke mortality. https://t.co/7UzGp5mUPk
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    June 4, 2024

  • the paper link
    @the_paper_link (Twitter)

    Trend up+42: Alahmad B, ..., Multi-Country Multi-City (MCC) Network (Stroke) __Extreme Temperatures and Stroke Mortality: Evidence From a Multi-Country Analysis__ https://t.co/rvORB0AMPP
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    May 25, 2024

  • Cérebro
    @RelativeBrain (Twitter)

    RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: The present study by @Barrak1 et al, based on the MCC network, found that each of extreme cold and hot temperatures are…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Geoffrey Martin
    @BartyBartin (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Sabrina Shankman
    @shankman (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • MCCStudy
    @mccstudy (Twitter)

    RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: The present study by @Barrak1 et al, based on the MCC network, found that each of extreme cold and hot temperatures are…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Stroke AHA/ASA
    @StrokeAHA_ASA (Twitter)

    The present study by @Barrak1 et al, based on the MCC network, found that each of extreme cold and hot temperatures are associated with increased risk of mortality from ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. #AHAJournals https://t.co/GZlpNYIbfM
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    May 23, 2024

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  • محمد سليمان التويمي
    @M_salsaeedi (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • HNF
    @Hanouf_Juhail (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Dr. Zahra Zeinali
    @zr_z (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Nasser B N AlBarghash
    @NaserAlBarghash (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Dr. Ali Jafar
    @dr_ali_jafar (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Mariam AlSaad
    @Mariam___alsaad (Twitter)

    RT @Barrak1: “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse…
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    May 23, 2024

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  • Barrak Alahmad
    @Barrak1 (Twitter)

    “it's not rocket science,” Alahmad said. “In the future [climate change] is going to get worse, so the exposure will get worse. Do we expect the outcome to get better? I don't think so.” thx @shankman & @BostonGlobe for covering! Read the new paper here: https://t.co/eirbwk5L7i https://t.co/AQlgwsTnHS
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    May 23, 2024

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  • 無為徒食（でも篭の鳥）
    @ASat21492703 (Twitter)

    RT @jichisaitamaicu: https://t.co/rI8LVr37dI Journal: Stroke Study Design: Multinational case-crossover study Point: 極端な寒さと暑さの両方が脳梗塞や脳出血による…
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    May 23, 2024

  • 【公式】自治医科大学附属さいたま医療センター 麻酔科・集中治療部
    @jichisaitamaicu (Twitter)

    https://t.co/rI8LVr37dI Journal: Stroke Study Design: Multinational case-crossover study Point: 極端な寒さと暑さの両方が脳梗塞や脳出血による死亡リスクの増加と関連している。今後も気候変動がこれらの極端な気温を悪化させ続ける可能性が高いので対策が必要。
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    May 22, 2024

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Extreme temperatures significantly impact global mortality rates, particularly concerning stroke-related deaths, with previous studies facing limitations in scope and methodology.
  • In this research, a comprehensive multinational case-crossover study analyzed data from over 3 million stroke deaths across 522 cities in 25 countries to assess the relationship between temperature extremes and strokes.
  • Findings revealed that extreme cold days were associated with higher excess deaths from both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, especially in countries with lower gross domestic product per capita, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.