Public health advice on preventing health effects of heat

Description

The most important actions to take during a heat-wave are: to avoid or reduce exposure, to communicate risks effectively, to take particular care of vulnerable population groups and to manage mild and severe heat illness.
This information package updates the set of 10 information sheets annexed to "Heat-health action plans" and provides advice for the general public, medical professionals and health services.

Reference information

Websites:

https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/environment-and-health/Climate-change/publications/2011/public-health-advice-on-preventing-health-effects-of-heat.-new-and-updated-information-for-different-audiences

Contributor:

WHO Regional Office for Europe

Published in Climate-ADAPT Jun 7, 2016 - Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Apr 4, 2024

Date of publication:

2011

Health impact:

Heat

Keywords:

adverse health effects, heat-waves, prevention, public health, risk management

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

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