Physiological equivalent temperature and hospitalized due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in Dezful, Iran.

Background: The Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) index providing a standardized reference point, PET enables non-experts to better understand and assess the physiological implications of varying environmental temperatures and thermal comfort levels across different settings. We aimed to evaluate the relationships between the PET Index and Hospitalized due to Respiratory Diseases (RD) and Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) in Dezful city.

Method: Hospital admissions, climate variables and environmental pollution data (PM, PM) of Dezful city were collected from 2014 to 2019.

Consequences of unintended pregnancy on mother and fetus and newborn in North-East of Iran.

Unintended pregnancy is one of the most important public health problems. The complications of unintended pregnancy can lead to mortality and irreversible health damages in the whole world and may involve the mother, fetus, and neonate. This study aims to determine the most important complications of unintended pregnancy for mother, her fetus, and neonate.

Combined effect of whole-body vibration and ambient lighting on human discomfort, heart rate, and reaction time.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of whole-body vibration and ambient lighting, as well as their combined effect on human discomfort, heart rate, and reaction time in laboratory conditions.

Methods: 44 men were recruited with an average age of 25.4 ± 1.