Public attitudes to, and behaviours taken during, hot weather by vulnerable groups: results from a national survey in England

Public attitudes to, and behaviours taken during, hot weather by vulnerable groups: results from a national survey in England

Abstract Background Hot weather leads to increased illness and deaths. The Heatwave Plan for England (HWP) aims to protect the population by raising awareness of the dangers of hot weather, especially for those most vulnerable. Individuals at increased risk to the effects of heat include older adult...

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Main Authors: Bob Erens, Lorraine Williams, Josephine Exley, Stefanie Ettelt, Tommaso Manacorda, Shakoor Hajat, Nicholas Mays
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Heat
Hot weather
Older people
Emergency planning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11668-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11668-x

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