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Heat exposure and human health in the context of climate change /

Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change introduces the effects of heat on human health, especially in the context of climate change. The book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, also present...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Guo, Yuming (Editor), Li, Shanshan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA, United States : Elsevier, [2023]
Subjects:
Heat > Physiological effect.
Climatic changes > Health aspects.
Heat-Shock Response
Climate Change
Chaleur > Effets physiologiques.
Climat > Changements.
climate change.
Climatic changes > Health aspects
Heat > Physiological effect
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change introduces the effects of heat on human health, especially in the context of climate change. The book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, also presenting solutions for addressing this important public health issue. It is clearly organized to aid in understanding key questions such as why and how heat exposure impacts health, who are most vulnerable to heat exposure, and how to reduce the impacts of heat exposure.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 328 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128190814
0128190817