Table 1

Summary of the daily figures for the number of deaths for elderly, the concentrations of air pollutants, and meteorological variables; Bordeaux, France (1988–97)

DaysMinimum25th centileMeanMedian75th centileMaximum
Mortality counts36531.008.009.9010.0012.0024.00
Black smoke, 24 h (μg/m3)36531.7510.1016.9614.4820.5598.97
Minimal temperature (°C)3653−9.405.309.299.6013.6023.40
Maximal temperature3653−2.7013.5018.7618.2024.2038.80
Relative humidity (%)365313.0046.0059.8860.0074.00100.00