Heat impact on schoolchildren in Cameroon, Africa: potential health threat from climate change
Background: Health impacts related to climate change are potentially an increasing problem in Cameroon, especially during hot seasons when there are no means for protective and adaptive actions. Objective: To describe environmental conditions in schools and to evaluate the impact of heat on schoolch...
Main Authors: | Tord Kjellstrom, Ekoe Tetanye, Georges Nguefack-Tsague, Léonie N. Dapi, Joacim Rocklöv |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-11-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/5610/6408 |
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