Impact of two recent extreme heat episodes on morbidity and mortality in Adelaide, South Australia: a case-series analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Extreme heatwaves occurred in Adelaide, South Australia, in the summers of 2008 and 2009. Both heatwaves were unique in terms of their duration (15 days and 13 days respectively), and the 2009 heatwave was also remarkable in its inte...

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Main Authors: Williams Susan, Hansen Alana L, Tucker Graeme R, Nitschke Monika, Zhang Ying, Bi Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/10/1/42