Effects of heat waves determined by different definitions on mortality rate in Southeast Türkiye, 2010–2019

Culpan H. C., Dogan T. R., Can G.

International Journal of Global Warming, cilt.32, sa.2, ss.213-225, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1504/ijgw.2024.135981
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Global Warming
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, INSPEC, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.213-225
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: climate change, EHF, excess heat factor, heat wave, mortality rate, Türkiye
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The present study aims to examine the effect of heat waves (HW) determined by different definitions on mortality rate in Şanliurfa between 2010–2019. The HW determined by 95th percentile and excess heat factor (EHF) increased the mortality rate and caused 55 excess deaths in ten days and 129 excess deaths in 26 days, respectively. Four HW were observed by percentile method while four more HW were determined with EHF. This study suggests that health impacts differ as the definition of HW changes. To conduct prospective studies during HW may help to find the most appropriate definition for local conditions.