Abstract

Background : Environmental factors occupy a significant position in the etiological structure of diseases. One such factor is meteorological parameters. Alterations in hormonal conditions and environmental factors in response to meteorological effects have the potential to result in adverse outcomes, including mortality and morbidity. Aims: The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between gastrointestinal system bleeding and meteorological variables, which represent environmental influences. Methods: The study included cases of lower and upper gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals aged 18 and above who had applied to a tertiary education and research hospital between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The relationship between the meteorological data of the Antalya-Muratpaşa district, where the study was conducted, and the application periods of the patients was compared. Results: A total of 250 cases were admitted to the hospital in 2023, yielding a prevalence of 0.06%. No significant difference was observed in temperature, humidity, wind speed, pressure, and weather conditions between the 185 days during which cases were admitted and the days during which no cases were seen. The month in which cases were most frequently seen was January, and a significant difference was noted in the distribution of cases by month (p=0.011). No significant difference was observed by season. Conclusion: It can be reasonably concluded that there is no discernible correlation between GIB and meteorological variables such as dew point, humidity, wind speed, and pressure