Giuseppe
Emeritus
[Source: World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Europe, full page: (LINK).]
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Severe heat-wave in Europe: advice on health effects and ultraviolet exposure
28-06-2012
Parts of the European Region are experiencing extreme heat-waves.
Every year, heat threatens the health of many people, particularly the elderly.
Heat can trigger exhaustion, heart attacks or confusion, and worsen existing conditions, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Nevertheless, the harmful effects of hot weather are largely preventable.
More information
-28-06-2012
Parts of the European Region are experiencing extreme heat-waves.
Every year, heat threatens the health of many people, particularly the elderly.
Heat can trigger exhaustion, heart attacks or confusion, and worsen existing conditions, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Nevertheless, the harmful effects of hot weather are largely preventable.
More information
- Enjoy the sun, but stay safe
- Heat?health action plans
- Heat?health action plans. Guidance WHO/Europe, 2008
- Public health advice on preventing health effects of heat. New and updated information for different audiences WHO/Europe, 2011
- Improving public health responses to extreme weather/heat-waves. Summary for policy-makers WHO/Europe, 2009
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