Heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour among urban populations: a multi-country study in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel

Heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour among urban populations: a multi-country study in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel

Abstract Background There is an expected increase in heatwaves globally. As such, it is imperative to have sufficient levels of heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour in areas regularly affected by heatwaves. Our study assessed this among urban populations in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel. Method...

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Main Authors: Joris Adriaan Frank van Loenhout, Kirsten Vanderplanken, Tamari Kashibadze, Nia Giuashvili, Amiran Gamkrelidze, Maya Siman-Tov, Bruria Adini, Debarati Guha-Sapir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Heatwave
Climate change
Risk perception
Urban population
Protective knowledge
Behaviour
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10865-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10865-y

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