Climate effects on people with cardiovascular diseases in Fergana region of Uzbekistan

In this retrospective study, we analyzed the association between meteorological factors and number of patients seeking medical care. The study included 10,154 males and 15,786 females with cardiovascular diseases residing in Ferghana region of Uzbekistan. We found that the frequency of ambulance calls from patients with coronary artery disease and arterial hypertension was associated with meteorological factors. ‘Hypoxic’ weather is most favorable for such patients, which should be taken into account in the prevention and treatment of chronic cardiovascular diseases.