| Author (Corporate) | World Health Organisation, Regional Office for Europe |
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| Publisher | WHO |
| Publication Date | 2005 |
| ISBN | 978-3-540-24417-4 |
| Content Type | Report |
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Recent catastrophic heat waves and floods raise the question: are extreme weather events becoming more frequent? And if so, what should be done about them? This book presents a collection of case studies and experiences of experts, ministries and international organizations, on such topics as: + Will climate change alter climate variability? + The 2003 European heat-wave + The health impacts of temperature extremes + Public health responses to temperature extremes + The health impacts of floods + Case studies on health system responses to extreme events It also makes recommendations on public health and environmental responses to weather and climate extremes. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.euro.who.int/en/publications/abstracts/extreme-weather-events-and-public-health-responses |
| Subject Categories | Environment, Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
