[HTML][HTML] Global climate change and human health: Pathways and possible solutions
Global warming has been changing the planet's climate pattern, leading to increasing
frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather events and natural disasters. These …
frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather events and natural disasters. These …
Progress in extreme heat management and warning systems: A systematic review of heat-health action plans (1995-2020)
R Kotharkar, A Ghosh - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent decades, rising trend in the number of heat waves (HWs) has exacerbated the risk
of heat-related mortality and morbidity. The frequent deadly HWs precipitated a multitude of …
of heat-related mortality and morbidity. The frequent deadly HWs precipitated a multitude of …
Heat-related mortality in Europe during the summer of 2022
J Ballester, M Quijal-Zamorano… - Nature medicine, 2023 - nature.com
Over 70,000 excess deaths occurred in Europe during the summer of 2003. The resulting
societal awareness led to the design and implementation of adaptation strategies to protect …
societal awareness led to the design and implementation of adaptation strategies to protect …
Current and projected regional economic impacts of heatwaves in Europe
D García-León, A Casanueva, G Standardi… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Extreme heat undermines the working capacity of individuals, resulting in lower productivity,
and thus economic output. Here we analyse the present and future economic damages due …
and thus economic output. Here we analyse the present and future economic damages due …
Europe (Chapter 13)
Our current 1.1° C warmer world is already affecting natural and human systems in Europe
(very high confidence1). Since AR5, there has been a substantial increase in detected or …
(very high confidence1). Since AR5, there has been a substantial increase in detected or …
[HTML][HTML] Extreme heat and occupational injuries in different climate zones: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence
Background The link between heat exposure and adverse health outcomes in workers is
well documented and a growing body of epidemiological evidence from various countries …
well documented and a growing body of epidemiological evidence from various countries …
Occupational heat stress and economic burden: A review of global evidence
Background The adverse effects of heat on workers' health and work productivity are well
documented. However, the resultant economic consequences and productivity loss are less …
documented. However, the resultant economic consequences and productivity loss are less …
Impacts of climate change on the public health of the Mediterranean Basin population-current situation, projections, preparedness and adaptation
Abstract The Mediterranean Basin is undergoing a warming trend with longer and warmer
summers, an increase in the frequency and the severity of heat waves, changes in …
summers, an increase in the frequency and the severity of heat waves, changes in …
A review of construction workforce health challenges and strategies in extreme weather conditions
S Karthick, S Kermanshachi… - … of occupational safety …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Construction sites continue to operate despite inclement weather, exposing workers to
unpleasant working circumstances that can lead to various physical and mental health …
unpleasant working circumstances that can lead to various physical and mental health …
Heat exposure and occupational injuries: review of the literature and implications
Abstract Purpose of Review The burden of heat-related adverse occupational health effects,
as well as traumatic injuries, is already substantial. Projected increases in mean …
as well as traumatic injuries, is already substantial. Projected increases in mean …