The effect of tropical cyclones (typhoons) on emergency department visits
Journal
The Journal of emergency medicine
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
3
Date Issued
2013-09
Author(s)
Abstract
Case reports have indicated that a tropical cyclone may increase Emergency Department (ED) visits significantly.
Subjects
cyclonic storms; emergency service; hospital
SDGs
Other Subjects
rain; adult; aged; article; emergency care; emergency ward; female; health care; hospital; human; hurricane; major clinical study; male; medical information; priority journal; prospective study; Taiwan; cyclonic storms; emergency service; hospital; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cyclonic Storms; Databases, Factual; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Linear Models; Male; Mental Disorders; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Rain; Skin Diseases; Taiwan; Wounds and Injuries; Young Adult
Type
journal article