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Taxonomy Archive: extreme weather events
20 Apr 2018 |
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Challenges in predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium transmission potential
Climate change will inevitably influence both the distribution of Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium and the incidence of schistosomiasis in areas where it is currently endemic, and impact on the feasibility of schistosomiasis control and elimination goals. There are several limitations of current models of climate and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change, extreme weather events, air pollution and respiratory health in Europe
Due to climate change and other factors, air pollution patterns are changing in several urbanised areas of the world, with a significant effect on respiratory health both independently and synergistically with weather conditions; climate scenarios show Europe as one of the most vulnerable regions. European studies on heatwave ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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How Much Do Hurricanes Hurt the Economy? – The Atlantic
Researchers trying to understand the costs of climate change say that increasing storm activity may run the planet nearly $10 trillion.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Extreme water-related weather events and waterborne disease
Global climate change is expected to affect the frequency, intensity and duration of extreme water-related weather events such as excessive precipitation, floods, and drought. We conducted a systematic review to examine waterborne outbreaks following such events and explored their distribution between the different types of extreme ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Health effects of coastal storms and flooding in urban areas: a review and vulnerability assessment
Coastal storms can take a devastating toll on the public’s health. Urban areas like New York City (NYC) may be particularly at risk, given their dense population, reliance on transportation, energy infrastructure that is vulnerable to flood damage, and high-rise residential housing, which may be hard-hit by power and utility ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heatwave early warning systems and adaptation advice to reduce human health consequences of heatwaves
INTRODUCTION: With climate change, there has been an increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwave events. In response to the devastating mortality and morbidity of recent heatwave events, many countries have introduced heatwave early warning systems (HEWS). HEWS are designed to reduce the avoidable human health ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Preventing cold-related morbidity and mortality in a changing climate
Winter weather patterns are anticipated to become more variable with increasing average global temperatures. Research shows that excess morbidity and mortality occurs during cold weather periods. We critically reviewed evidence relating temperature variability, health outcomes, and adaptation strategies to cold weather. Health ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Projecting future heat-related mortality under climate change scenarios: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Heat-related mortality is a matter of great public health concern, especially in the light of climate change. Although many studies have found associations between high temperatures and mortality, more research is needed to project the future impacts of climate change on heat-related mortality. OBJECTIVES: We conducted a ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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American Thoracic Society Member Survey on Climate Change and Health
The American Thoracic Society (ATS), in collaboration with George Mason University, surveyed a random sample of ATS members to assess their perceptions of, clinical experiences with, and preferred policy responses to climate change. A larger majority anticipated seeing these climate-related health impacts in the next 2 decades. ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Focusing on health in disaster risk management
Traditional views of disaster management were turned on their head by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction when it was adopted by UN member states on March 18 last year to become a foundation stone of the new 2030 Development Agenda. The agreement adopted at that Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction […]