The effects of extreme heat on human mortality and morbidity in Australia: implications for public health

P Bi, S Williams, M Loughnan, G Lloyd… - Asia Pacific Journal …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Most regions of Australia are exposed to hot summers and regular extreme heat events; and
numerous studies have associated high ambient temperatures with adverse health
outcomes in Australian cities. Extreme environmental heat can trigger the onset of acute
conditions, including heat stroke and dehydration, as well as exacerbate a range of
underlying illnesses. Consequently, in the absence of adaptation, the associated mortality
and morbidity are expected to increase in a warming climate, particularly within the …

The effects of extreme heat on human mortality and morbidity in Australia: implications for public health.

BP Bi Peng, S Williams, M Loughnan, G Lloyd… - 2011 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Most regions of Australia are exposed to hot summers and regular extreme heat events; and
numerous studies have associated high ambient temperatures with adverse health
outcomes in Australian cities. Extreme environmental heat can trigger the onset of acute
conditions, including heat stroke and dehydration, as well as exacerbate a range of
underlying illnesses. Consequently, in the absence of adaptation, the associated mortality
and morbidity are expected to increase in a warming climate, particularly within the …
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