Strategies to Reduce the Harmful Effects of Extreme Heat Events: A Four-City Study

Strategies to Reduce the Harmful Effects of Extreme Heat Events: A Four-City Study

Extreme heat events (EHEs) are becoming more intense, more frequent and longer lasting in the 21st century. These events can disproportionately impact the health of low-income, minority, and urban populations. To better understand heat-related intervention strategies used by four U.S. cities, we con...

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Main Authors: Jalonne L. White-Newsome, Sabrina McCormick, Natalie Sampson, Miatta A. Buxton, Marie S. O'Neill, Carina J. Gronlund, Linda Catalano, Kathryn C. Conlon, Edith A. Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
extreme heat events
climate change
urban areas
vulnerable populations
health risks
heat-related health interventions
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/2/1960

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