Extreme weather events and public health responses

Recent catastrophic heat waves and floods raise the question: are extreme weather events becoming more frequent? And if so, what should be done about them? This book presents a collection of case studies and experiences of experts, ministries and international organizations, on such topics as:

+ Will climate change alter climate variability?

+ The 2003 European heat-wave

+ The health impacts of temperature extremes

+ Public health responses to temperature extremes

+ The health impacts of floods

+ Case studies on health system responses to extreme events

It also makes recommendations on public health and environmental responses to weather and climate extremes.

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