Heatwave Early Warning Systems and Adaptation Advice to Reduce Human Health Consequences of Heatwaves
Introduction: With climate change, there has been an increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwave events. In response to the devastating mortality and morbidity of recent heatwave events, many countries have introduced heatwave early warning systems (HEWS). HEWS are designed to redu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/8/12/4623/ |