Compound impact of heatwaves on vulnerable groups considering age, income, and disability

Abstract The increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves due to climate change and urbanization have caused serious public health problems, especially in urban areas in which the heat effects are amplified by dense infrastructure and limited green space. This study examined the impact of heatwa...

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Main Authors: Yeji Kang, Jongchul Park, Dong-Ho Jang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-75224-4