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Taxonomy Archive: Heat illness/extreme temperature
20 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 ...
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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Heat-related mortality: a review and exploration of heterogeneity
Although rapid response capacity has been instituted in many cities following recent catastrophic heatwave events, the recognition that theoretically preventable heat-related deaths may occur throughout the summer has provoked much less response. This essay reviews published estimates of the general summertime temperature-mortality ...
20 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 ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heat wave impact on morbidity and mortality in the elderly population: a review of recent studies
BACKGROUND: The on-going climate change is predicted to yield a growing number of extreme climate events which will increase in both intensity and frequency. Increased longevity is changing society’s demographics. It is very likely this will have a direct impact on population health. Many studies have previously shown that the ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Impact of ambient temperature on children’s health: a systematic review
Children are vulnerable to temperature extremes. This paper aimed to review the literature regarding the relationship between ambient temperature and children’s health and to propose future research directions. A literature search was conducted in February 2012 using the databases including PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Local heat stroke prevention plans in Japan: characteristics and elements for public health adaptation to climate change
The adverse health effects from hot weather and heat waves represent significant public health risks in vulnerable areas worldwide. Rising temperatures due to climate change are aggravating these risks in a context of fast urbanization, population growth and societal ageing. However, environmental heat-related health effects are ...
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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Quantifying the health impacts of future changes in temperature in California
BACKGROUND: Several epidemiological studies demonstrate associations between high summer temperatures and increased mortality. However, the quantitative implications of projected future increases in temperature have not been well characterized. OBJECTIVE: This study quantifies the effects of projected future temperatures on both ...