Reducing the risks of extreme heat for seniors: communicating risks and building resilience

Introduction: As the global climate changes, heat waves are having a disproportionate impact on seniors and other socially vulnerable groups. In order to mitigate the threats of extreme heat, it is critical to develop and promote resources for coping during these events. A better understanding of th...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Allison Eady, Bianca Dreyer, Brandon Hey, Manuel Riemer, Anne Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2020-01-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.40.7/8.01