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Heat Health Risks Global Heat Health Information Network

WebThe Global Heat Health Information Network is an independent, voluntary, and member-driven forum of scientists, practitioners, and policy makers focused on improving capacity …

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Tools, Products and Services

WebThe Minecraft Extreme Heat Series can teach students about heat resilience in an engaging, innovative way. Arsht-Rock’s Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili and our gaming …

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About Us Global Heat Health Information Network

WebThe Global Heat Health Information Network is an independent, voluntary, and member-driven forum of scientists, practitioners, and policy makers focused on improving capacity …

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Heat & Health Global Heat Health Information Network

WebThe number of people exposed to extreme heat is growing. Children under 1 year old experienced 600 million more person-days of heatwaves, and adults over 65 years 3.1 …

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At Home Global Heat Health Information Network

WebDangerous heat conditions can occur indoors, regardless of whether a heatwave is declared. High day and night time indoor temperatures pose significant health risks, …

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In the Environment Global Heat Health Information Network

WebAs global temperatures continue to rise, rainfall will increasingly be experienced in extremes: with long dry spells, dangerous floods – and in some places, intense water shortages. As …

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News Global Heat Health Information Network

WebDespite the growing number of studies linking the planet's changing climate to an increase in physical and mental health issues, less than one in five business leaders …

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Take Action Global Heat Health Information Network

WebThe multi-sectoral impacts of heat require a multi-sectoral response. Individuals and experts from public health, labour, social sectors, physiology, medicine, sports, environment, …

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Heat-health action plans: Guidance

WebYear: 2008. This guidance results from the EuroHEAT project on improving public health responses to extreme weather/heat-waves, co-funded by the European Commission. It …

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In the City Global Heat Health Information Network

WebA variety of agencies have crucial roles to play in the overall effort to reduce heat risks. These include disaster/emergency management, health and social services, transport, …

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WHO Housing and MedRXweblines

WebThe WHO Housing and health guidelines bring together the most recent evidence to provide practical recommendations to reduce the health burden due to unsafe and substandard …

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Key Messages Global Heat Health Information Network

WebExtreme heat poses challenges across the world, but heat-related deaths are largely preventable. Our Network’s efforts to save lives are driven by the latest science around …

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Heat and COVID-19 Global Heat Health Information Network

WebPeople who are considered the most vulnerable to both COVID-19 and high ambient heat are: Older people (>65 years and especially >85years); People with …

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Communicate and Advocate Global Heat Health Information …

WebChoose effective communication channels and vehicles. Develop risk communication products and materials tailored to specific audiences. Build on existing health …

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How to distinguish between fever caused by infection, and …

WebA distinct symptom of viral infection and heat stress is a marked elevation of the internal body (core) temperature. In cases of viral infection, the increase in body core …

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Weather & Climate E-Learning & Courses Global Heat Health Info

WebWe have added three new region-specific short courses (South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Caribbean)! Launched as the first online certificate on climate change and health …

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Experts Global Heat Health Information Network

WebAndreas Matzarakis. Prof. Dr. Andreas Matzarakis is leading since August 2015 the Research Center Human Biometeorology of the German Meteorological Service in …

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Final Report: From the G7 Health Communiqué to Action: Health …

WebThe G7 event “From the G7 Health Communiqué to Action – Health and Climate: Heat Preparedness through Early Warning Systems” on 29 November 2022 recognized the …

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WHO Guidance for Climate Resilient and Environmentally …

WebThe aim of this guidance is to enhance the capacity of health care facilities to protect and improve the health of their target communities in an unstable and changing climate; and …

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