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How hot weather kills: the rising public health dangers of extreme heat

Sally Howard, Geetanjali Krishna

2022BMJ21 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Heatwaves are increasing in frequency around the world, taking a toll on individuals and healthcare systems. Some countries are rising to the challenge better than others, write <b>Sally Howard</b> and <b>Geetanjali Krishna</b>

Topics & Concepts

TollDeath tollExtreme weatherPublic healthHot weatherHealth carePolitical scienceMeteorologyHistoryGeographyEnvironmental healthClimate changeMedicineLawOceanographyGeologyNursingImmunologyClimate Change and Health ImpactsThermoregulation and physiological responsesAir Quality and Health Impacts