Stroke July 2024 PMID 38776169

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

Mentions

166
Peak: 15 in May 2024
across 5 sources since May 2024

Extended reach

95,606
potential audience

Total likes

59

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1,217

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May 2024 – Aug 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

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

InterestHigh interest

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

EngagementModerate engagement

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

ImpactHigh impact

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

Abstract in brief

  • 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.

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Barrak Alahmad
@Barrak1 · X

“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

May 23, 2024 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 3,770 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

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

May 23, 2024 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 37,414 followers View post →
【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 · X

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。

May 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,627 followers View post →
LinksGeo
@LinksGeo · X

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

Jun 25, 2024 · 1 like · 1,081 followers View post →
Nasser B N AlBarghash
@NaserAlBarghash · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 17,167 followers View post →
TFAH
@HealthyAmerica1 · X

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

Jun 4, 2024 · 11,230 followers View post →

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Roberta
@robertahmorel · X

@RamosThailla https://t.co/VNTAeB3tev / https://t.co/w9T2J4UGjs / https://t.co/tBJOaxhjn3 / https://t.co/VNTAeB3tev

Dec 9, 2024 · 1,707 followers View post →
LinksGeo
@LinksGeo · X

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

Jun 25, 2024 · 1 like · 1,081 followers View post →
@investigando
@rocatanho · X

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

Jun 5, 2024 · 399 followers View post →
TFAH
@HealthyAmerica1 · X

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

Jun 4, 2024 · 11,230 followers View post →
the paper link
@the_paper_link · X

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

May 25, 2024 · 138 followers View post →
Cérebro
@RelativeBrain · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,396 followers View post →
Geoffrey Martin
@BartyBartin · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 4,355 followers View post →
Sabrina Shankman
@shankman · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 5,775 followers View post →
MCCStudy
@mccstudy · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,162 followers View post →
Stroke AHA/ASA
@StrokeAHA_ASA · X

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

May 23, 2024 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 37,414 followers View post →
محمد سليمان التويمي
@M_salsaeedi · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 856 followers View post →
HNF
@Hanouf_Juhail · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 338 followers View post →
Dr. Zahra Zeinali
@zr_z · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 2,248 followers View post →
Nasser B N AlBarghash
@NaserAlBarghash · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 17,167 followers View post →
Dr. Ali Jafar
@dr_ali_jafar · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 654 followers View post →
Mariam AlSaad
@Mariam___alsaad · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 8 shares · 757 followers View post →
Barrak Alahmad
@Barrak1 · X

“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

May 23, 2024 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 3,770 followers View post →
無為徒食(でも篭の鳥)
@ASat21492703 · X

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…

May 23, 2024 · 154 followers View post →
【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 · X

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。

May 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,627 followers View post →