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Apr 2018

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Effects of heat stress on working populations when facing climate change

It is accepted that the earth’s climate is changing in an accelerating pace, with already documented implications for human health and the environment. This literature review provides an overview of existing research findings about the effects of heat stress on the working population in relation to climate change. In the light ...

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Apr 2018

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Heat exposure in the Canadian workplace

Exposure to excessive heat is a physical hazard that threatens Canadian workers. As patterns of global climate change suggest an increased frequency of heat waves, the potential impact of these extreme climate events on the health and well-being of the Canadian workforce is a new and growing challenge. Increasingly, industries rely ...

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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 ...

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Apr 2018

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High temperatures and health outcomes: a review of the literature

AIMS: To analyse the relationship between high temperatures and population health impacts, in terms of mortality and morbidity. METHODS: A literature search was conducted using Medline to collect data from studies on heat waves, temperature-health impacts curve, risk factors, and preventive measures. All the data collected was ...

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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 ...

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Apr 2018

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The effects of extreme heat on human mortality and morbidity in Australia: implications for public health

Most regions of Australia are exposed to hot summers and regular extreme heat events; and numerous studies have associated high ambient temperatures with adverse health outcomes in Australian cities. Extreme environmental heat can trigger the onset of acute conditions, including heat stroke and dehydration, as well as exacerbate a ...

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Apr 2018

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Minimization of heatwave morbidity and mortality

Global climate change is projected to increase the frequency and duration of periods of extremely high temperatures. Both the general populace and public health authorities often underestimate the impact of high temperatures on human health. To highlight the vulnerable populations and illustrate approaches to minimization of health ...

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Apr 2018

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Health & Green Infrastucture

Green infrastructure is the integration of nature and ecosystems in cities, towns, and regions to generate multiple benefits, such as clean air, better stormwater management, and public health. At the regional scale, it is a planned network of natural areas and open spaces, such as parks and nature preserves, river corridors, ...

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Apr 2018

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As Temperatures Climb Across the Country, Workers Will Suffer

This blog post reviews the health risks to workers as the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events increases due to climate change.

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Apr 2018

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Building Community Preparedness to Extreme Heat

On May 26, 2016 the National Security Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy held a webinar focused on building community preparedness to extreme heat as part of FEMA’s PrepareAthon Extreme Heat Week. The webinar was planned as part of an interagency collaboration (including NOAA, CDC, FEMA, DOD, OSHA, SAMHSA, ...

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