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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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Impact of diurnal temperature range on human health: a systematic review
Increasing epidemiological studies have shown that a rapid temperature change within 1 day is an independent risk factor for human health. This paper aimed to systematically review the epidemiological evidence on the relationship between diurnal temperature range (DTR) and human health and to propose future research directions. A ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Integrating climate change adaptation into public health practice: using adaptive management to increase adaptive capacity and build resilience
BACKGROUND: Climate change is expected to have a range of health impacts, some of which are already apparent. Public health adaptation is imperative, but there has been little discussion of how to increase adaptive capacity and resilience in public health systems. OBJECTIVES: We explored possible explanations for the lack of work on ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Is expert opinion enough? A critical assessment of the evidence for potential impacts of climate change on tick-borne diseases
Before attributing cause and consequence to climate change, the precise patterns of change must be known. Ground records across much of Europe show a 1-2 °C rise in temperatures in 1989 with no significant rise since then. The timing and spatial uniformity of this pattern, relative to changes in the distribution and incidence of ...
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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Non-accidental health impacts of wildfire smoke
Wildfires take a heavy toll on human health worldwide. Climate change may increase the risk of wildfire frequency. Therefore, in view of adapted preventive actions, there is an urgent need to further understand the health effects and public awareness of wildfires. We conducted a systematic review of non-accidental health impacts of ...