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Increased coronary heart disease mortality after the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake among the older community on Awaji Island
Author(s)Kazuomi Kario, Takaharu Ohashi
Corporate AuthorTsuna Medical Association
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 45, no 5, May 1997
Pagespp 610-613
KeywordsHeart disease ; Death ; Earthquakes ; Japan.
AnnotationOn January 17, 1995, the south part of Hyogo Prefecture in Japan was struck by a major earthquake. This study investigated the characteristics of earthquake-induced coronary heart disease deaths (myocardial infarction and sudden death) in the Tsuna region, which is a community with a large older population and includes the epicentre and one of the most heavily damaged areas. Coronary heart disease deaths increased for a few months after the earthquake, and were especially prominent during the nighttime and morning. The study concluded that reduction of stress and related coronary risk factors in this period may suppress such deaths after a major earthquake.
Accession NumberCPA-970812265 A
ClassmarkCQH: CW: RG5: 7DT

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