The relationship between hot temperatures and hospital admissions for psychosis in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia: A case-crossover study in Quebec, Canada

Author: Frédéric Tupinier Martin , Jérémie Boudreault, Céline Campagna, Éric Lavigne, Philippe Gamache, Matthieu Tandonnet, Mélissa Généreux, Simon Trottier & Isabelle Goupil-Sormany

Year: 2024

Published in: Environmental Research

Some studies have found hot temperatures to be associated with exacerbations of schizophrenia, namely psychoses. As climate changes faster in Northern countries, our understanding of the association between temperature and hospital admissions (HA) for psychosis needs to be deepened. The statistical analyses conducted in this project showed the pattern of admissions for psychosis after hot days. This finding could be useful to better plan health services in a rapidly changing climate.