A multilevel analysis to explain self-reported adverse health effects and adaptation to urban heat: a cross-sectional survey in the deprived areas of 9 Canadian cities

A multilevel analysis to explain self-reported adverse health effects and adaptation to urban heat: a cross-sectional survey in the deprived areas of 9 Canadian cities

Abstract Background This study identifies the characteristics and perceptions related to the individual, the dwelling and the neighbourhood of residence associated with the prevalence of self-reported adverse health impacts and an adaptation index when it is very hot and humid in summer in the most...

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Main Authors: Diane Bélanger, Belkacem Abdous, Pierre Valois, Pierre Gosselin, Elhadji A. Laouan Sidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Canada
Heat
Deprivation
Health impact
Adaptation
Dwelling
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2749-y

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