Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health
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Climate change affects human health through more frequent and/or more severe extreme weather events and increasing climate variability. National information and early warning systems (for UV index, heat, pollen and ozone) can potentially prompt protective or adaptive measures for the population and thus protect health from environmental factors. This publication by the German Federal Environment Agency (1) evaluates in volume 1 existing information and early warning systems and formulates a concept for communication; and (2) examines in volume 2 health care structures of old and sick citzens and assembles a strategy to ensure provision of health care under extreme weather conditions.
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Adaptation to Climate Change: Evaluation of Existing National Information Systems (UV-Index, Heat Health Warning System, Airborne Pollen and Ozone Forecasts) From a Public Health Perspective – How to Reach Vulnerable Populations?”, project included in the environmental research plan of the Federal Ministry for Environment, Protection of Nature and Building and Reactor Safety (Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und Reaktorsicherheit) under the research ID 371262207.
Published in Climate-ADAPT Apr 26 2024 - Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Apr 26 2024