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- Title
Municipal Heat Wave Response Plans.
- Authors
Bernard, Susan M.; McGeehin, Michael A.
- Abstract
Approximately 400 people die from extreme heat each year in the United States, and the risk of heat waves may increase as a result of global climate change. Despite the risk of heat-related morbidity and mortality, many cities lack written heat response plans. In a review of plans from 18 cities at risk for heat-related mortality, we found that many cities had inadequate or no heat response plans. This is an important area for further investigation and government attention. (Am J Public Health. 2004;94:1520-1522).
- Subjects
UNITED States; HEAT waves (Meteorology); HEAT; MORTALITY; DEATH
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 2004, Vol 94, Issue 9, p1520
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.94.9.1520