A Statistical Framework to Evaluate Extreme Weather Definitions from A Health Perspective: A Demonstration Based on Extreme Heat Events.

ABSTRACT: A statistical framework for evaluating definitions of extreme weather phenomena can help weather agencies and health departments identify the definition(s) most applicable for alerts nd other preparedness operations related to extreme weather episodes.

SUBMITTER: Vaidyanathan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5584545 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature