Agostinho Moreira Sousa

Agostinho is a consultant in public health medicine working across extreme events and health protection at the UK Health Security Agency.

Come rain or shine, adverse weather matters for our health

Lea Berrang Ford and Agostinho Moreira Sousa, 1 June 2023 - Climate change, Health in a changing climate, UKHSA science

Adverse weather matters for our health. There is a strong evidence base showing us that periods of very hot or cold weather or flooding present a wide range of direct and indirect health risks.

Staying safe in extreme heat

Agostinho Moreira Sousa, 14 July 2022 - Health Protection

At this time of year many people look forward to warm days and sunshine, but hot weather can affect our health. This blog looks at how to stay safe in hot weather and who is most vulnerable.

Responding to the challenge of cold weather and winter

Agostinho Moreira Sousa, 28 October 2021 - Winter

The Cold Weather Plan for England outlines actions and advice for reducing preventable cold weather-related deaths and ill-health. This blog explores how the plan meets the challenge posed by cold weather by planning for and responding to cold temperatures.

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