MainDBNew: Heatwaves and health: guidance on warning-system development
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Heatwaves and health: guidance on warning-system development
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Africa; Asia; Caribbean and Central America; Europe; North America; Pacific/Oceania; Polar regions; South America
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Impact assessment
Adaptation sector/theme:
Health
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Extreme heat
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Partner portal
Description:
Heatwaves are among the most dangerous natural hazards, but they do not receive the attention they deserve. Even the related death tolls are not always immediately obvious. The WMO and the WHO have compiled a guidance which considers who is at risk and outlines the approaches of assessing heat stress, and presents the science and methodologies associated with the development of HHWSs.
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Further information:
http://www.who.int/globalchange/publications/heatwaves-health-guidance/en/
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Global
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Educational/training material
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World Health Organization
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Communities; Policy makers; Practitioners; Private sector
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
NWPYearPublication:
2015
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Created at 10/10/2018 14:30 by Serkant Samurkas
Last modified at 10/10/2018 14:30 by Serkant Samurkas
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