Perception of Potential Health Risk of Climate Change and Utilization of Fans and Air Conditioners in a Representative Population of Hong Kong

Abstract Climate change, especially as reflected in heat waves, is a rising threat worldwide. Appropriate use of cooling devices can protect people from health impacts during a heat wave. A population-based telephone survey was conducted in a representative sample of residents in Hong Kong to invest...

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Main Authors: Yang Gao, Emily Y. Y. Chan, Holly C. Y. Lam, Aiwei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Disaster Risk Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-020-00256-z