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Heat exposure and human health in the context of climate change /

Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change introduces the effects of heat on human health, especially in the context of climate change. The book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, also present...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Guo, Yuming (Editor ), Li, Shanshan (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA, United States : Elsevier, [2023]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change introduces the effects of heat on human health, especially in the context of climate change. The book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, also presenting solutions for addressing this important public health issue. It is clearly organized to aid in understanding key questions such as why and how heat exposure impacts health, who are most vulnerable to heat exposure, and how to reduce the impacts of heat exposure.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 328 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128190814
0128190817