How to keep cool and stay well during hot weather
During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings real risks to health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual.
Why some people suffer more than others during heatwaves
While many of us revel in the hot summer sunshine, others are at risk of developing heat-related complications such as sunstroke and heatstroke. In this blog post we will outline how heat affects the body and look at some of the …
How climate change is making UK heatwaves more frequent, intense and long-lasting
Posted by:
Lea Berrang Ford and Agostinho Moreira Sousa, Posted on:
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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.
Our heatwave plan: Preventing avoidable deaths
Whilst summer may still feel a way off to some, my attention is now firmly moving towards making sure we have everything in place to protect the health of those most at risk from high temperatures this summer. This is …
Heat health warnings: are we stating the obvious?
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Paul Cosford, Posted on:
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Categories:
Health Protection, Protecting the country's health
...those vulnerable because of age, illness or poor quality accommodation. Sometimes good advice may be obvious. Featured image "Temperature in C° + R" copyright Acid Pix. Used under Creative Commons....