Evaluating the Performance of a Climate-Driven Mortality Model during Heat Waves and Cold Spells in Europe

Evaluating the Performance of a Climate-Driven Mortality Model during Heat Waves and Cold Spells in Europe

The impact of climate change on human health is a serious concern. In particular, changes in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and cold spells are of high relevance in terms of mortality and morbidity. This demonstrates the urgent need for reliable early-warning systems to help authorities p...

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Main Authors: Rachel Lowe, Joan Ballester, James Creswick, Jean-Marie Robine, François R. Herrmann, Xavier Rodó
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
temperature
extremes
mortality
probabilistic
model
early warning
climate services
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/2/1279

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