Is planned adaptation to heat reducing heat-related mortality and illness? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extreme heat is an important public health risk. Climate change will likely increase the temperatures humans are exposed to through exacerbated heat wave intensity and frequency, possibly increasing health risks from heat. To prevent adverse effects on human health, heat prevention plans and climate change adaptation strategies are being implemented. But are these measures effectively reducing heat-related mortality and morbidity? This study assesses the evidence base in 2014.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed published literature. We applied a combined search strategy of automated search and journal content search using the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Biological Abstracts, CAB Abstracts and ProQuest Dissertation & Theses

SUBMITTER: Boeckmann M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4219109 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature