Effect of climate on emergency department admissions for renal colic: a comparative analysis of sedentary and non-sedentary lifestyles

Effect of climate on emergency department admissions for renal colic: a comparative analysis of sedentary and non-sedentary lifestyles

Objective To investigate the impact of climate and seasonal variations on emergency department (ED) admissions for renal colic, while specifically comparing the differences between individuals with sedentary and non-sedentary lifestyles. Patients and methods A retrospective, single center study was...

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Published in:World journal of urology Vol. 42; no. 1; p. 417
Main Authors: Mark, Sivan, Shemesh, Amit, Raz, Orit, Cooper, Amir, Leibe, Adi, Goldberg, Hanan, Balmakov, Yulia, Ivashynenko, Yevhenii, Atias, Meitar, Golomb, Dor
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 17-07-2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Adult
Climate
Comparative analysis
Emergency medical care
Emergency Service, Hospital - statistics & numerical data
Female
Hospitalization - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Israel - epidemiology
Kidneys
Lifestyles
Lithiasis
Male
Medical records
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Nephrolithiasis
Nephrology
Oncology
Patient Admission - statistics & numerical data
Population studies
Renal Colic - epidemiology
Retrospective Studies
Seasonal distribution
Seasonal variations
Seasons
Sedentary Behavior
Summer
Ureter
Uric acid
Urology
Winter
Israel
Sedentary lifestyle
Occupation
Urolithiasis
Active lifestyle
Renal colic
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Summary:Objective To investigate the impact of climate and seasonal variations on emergency department (ED) admissions for renal colic, while specifically comparing the differences between individuals with sedentary and non-sedentary lifestyles. Patients and methods A retrospective, single center study was conducted. Between the years 2017- 2020, medical records of patients admitted to the ED with renal colic, found to harbor ureteric stones on CT scans, were examined. Data on patients' occupational activities was collected through telephone questionnaires. Patients were categorized into two groups: sedentary and active. Precise weather data was obtained from the Israeli Meteorological Service website. The monthly average daily maximum temperatures were calculated. Results In the final sample of 560 participants, 285 were in the sedentary group, and 275 were in the active group. The study population consisted of 78.1% males and 21.9% females, with consistent gender ratios in both occupational groups. Prevalence of uric acid stones was higher in the sedentary group (p < 0.05). While there was a slight increase in admissions during the summer, seasonal distribution did not significantly differ among occupational groups. The study found no significant differences in admissions across different temperature ranges. Both groups exhibited a pattern of increased referrals during the summer and reduced referrals in the colder winter months. The baseline data revealed notable differences between the sedentary and active groups, particularly in the prevalence of uric acid stones. Conclusions Climate factors, including temperature and seasonal variations, had limited impact on ED admissions for renal colic in patients with kidney stones, irrespective of their sedentary or active lifestyles. Both groups exhibited similar admission patterns, with a higher rate of admissions during the summer and a lower rate of admissions during the winter.
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ISSN:1433-8726
0724-4983
1433-8726
DOI:10.1007/s00345-024-05119-6