Impact of Seasonal Variation in Temperature on Dehydration in Neonates
Impact of Seasonal Variation in Temperature on Dehydration in Neonates

Impact of Seasonal Variation in Temperature on Dehydration in Neonates

Indian Pediatr. 2024 Mar 27:S097475591600621. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted to compare the incidence and severity of dehydration in newborns admitted during warmer and cooler months. 55 out of 941 (5.8%) neonates were admitted with dehydration during the study duration. Dehydration warranting medical support was common in both cooler and warmer months of the year. 26 (47.2%) neonates were admitted in the cooler months and 29 (52.7%) in the warmer months. The severity of dehydration was marginally higher in warmer months (P = 0.09).

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