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Relative risks of HW-related admissions for sociodemographic variables
| Variables | RR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1.03 | 0.961.1 |
| Male | 1.09 | 1.021.16 |
| < 15 y/o | 0.99 | 0.871.12 |
| 15–65 y/o | 1.09 | 1.021.16 |
| 66–80 y/o | 1.01 | 0.911.11 |
| > 80 y/o | 1.09 | 0.981.21 |
| Low income | 0.97 | 0.871.07 |
| Medium income | 1.04 | 0.961.12 |
| High income | 1.02 | 0.91.15 |
| Urban area | 1.03 | 0.971.09 |
| Rural area | 1.08 | 0.97–1.2 |
HW heat wave, RR relative risk, y/o years old
