Heat extremes (ie, heatwaves) already have a serious impact on human health, with ageing,
poverty, and chronic illnesses as aggravating factors. As the global community seeks to …

This review, commissioned by the Research Councils UK Living With Environmental
Change (LWEC) programme, concerns research on the impacts on health and social care …

It is widely acknowledged that the climate is warming globally and within the UK. In this
paper, studies which assess the direct impact of current increased temperatures and heat …

Background Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are a significant public health
concern, and early detection and immediate response is crucial for disease control. These …

Climate change will increase the frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events and
create risks that will impact health care facilities. Health care facilities will need to assess …

This study investigates the leading pattern of Eurasian summer heat waves (HWs) using
observed and simulated data sets and reveals an intensified mode of variability that bridges …

Extreme temperature events (ETEs), both hot and cold, have received much attention in the
literature because of their adverse impacts upon society, in particular human health. Under …

Abstract Background The Heatwave Plan for England provides guidance for personal and
home protection measures during heatwaves. Although studies in the USA, Australia and …

Heatwaves are predicted to increase in frequency and intensity as a result of climate
change. The health impacts of these events can be significant, particularly for vulnerable …

Heat waves pose serious health risks, and are expected to become more frequent, longer
lasting, and more intense in the future under a changing climate. Yet, people in the UK seem …