Assessing mortality associated with heatwaves in the cool climate region of Tasmania, Australia

Assessing mortality associated with heatwaves in the cool climate region of Tasmania, Australia

Background: Anthropogenic climate change is causing a rise in global temperatures, with this trend projected to increase into the future. Heatwaves are associated with a rise in preventable deaths, however this association is less well understood in regions experiencing cooler climates. Methods: We...

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Main Authors: Sharon L. Campbell, Nicolas Borchers-Arriagada, Grant J. Williamson, Fay H. Johnston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:The Journal of Climate Change and Health
Subjects:
Heatwave
Mortality
Climate change
Tasmania
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667278224000051

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