Heat Exposure and Human Health in the Context of Climate Change

Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Elsevier
340 pages
ISBN: 9780128190807
November 2022

This book utilizes case studies in addition to foundational knowledge and theory to demonstrate the epidemiological impact of heat, especially in the context of climate change. It addresses key questions such as why and how heat exposure impacts health, who are most vulnerable to heat exposure, and how to reduce the impacts of heat exposure. Providing guidance on public policy development as well as individual protection, this book is an interdisciplinary resource for researchers and policymakers in both public health and environmental science fields.