Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Health
Michelle L. Bell, Antonio Gasparrini, Georges C. Benjamin
Abstract
Increased global temperature is associated with a wide range of health risks, which are disproportionately high for certain populations. Individual- and population-level measures can reduce risks.
Topics & Concepts
Extreme heatClimate changeClimatologyEnvironmental scienceGeologyOceanographyClimate Change and Health ImpactsThermoregulation and physiological responsesAir Quality and Health Impacts