Theeffects of extreme heat on physical healthhave been well-documented with people at risk of heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Experts, however, tell ABC News that heat can also have a serious impact on mental health. MORE: ER visits for ...
Urban heat waves are becoming increasingly intense and frequent, posing severe health risks and exacerbating socio-economic disparities within vulnerable populations. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study explores the impacts of heatwaves on public health, socio-economic disparities, and the ...
As global temperatures continue to climb, a growing number of people living in disadvantaged communities will be impacted by health-threatening heatwaves, areportreleased Wednesday by the ICF Climate Center, an environmental research firm, found. As many as 54 million peopl...
as days of extreme heat are expected to become more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting due to the continued effects of climate change. Although the adverse health impacts of heat have been well documented among older adults, less is known about the potential...
Richard Peacock, an official responsible for overseeing health affairs in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank of the Jordan River, stated on June 21 that due to intensifying heat, the problems of water source pollution, food spoilage, and mosquito breeding have become more severe in the region....
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"On days of extreme heat, it is important that we each take the precautions necessary to take care of ourselves and our loved ones," he says, which can include checking on neighbors or family members who may be susceptible to health impacts of heat exposure. ...
Adverse impacts on health due to extreme weather and vector-borne disease risks could increase in the United Kingdom (UK) under a warming climate, according to a report published on Monday by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The report, written by 90 experts, is based on climate pro...
Here's what do know about how heat affects your body and health: Why is extreme heat so risky? Exposure to excessive heat can have wide-ranging impacts on anyone, from the direct effects of heat on the body to the worsening of existing conditions. ...
The National Weather Service's heat alert system is mainly based on the heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with air temperature. But the alerts are not related to effects on health, saidKathy Baughman McLeod, director of the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefe...