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[ARCHIVED] Current Evidence on the Effectiveness of Interventions During Heat Episodes
August 27, 2008
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Irreversible extreme heat: Protecting Canadians and communities from a lethal future
April 27, 2022
Urban areas are the hot spots of global warming. Extreme heat, alongside flooding and wildfire, is a key risk to the health and well-being of Canadians. The situation is growing more dangerous, driven…
Preventing injuries and deaths during extreme heat events
June 29, 2022
Rising temperatures are one of the biggest global health threats of the 21st century. They underscore a critical need for ambitious adaptation and advancement of protective measures to safeguard the…

Extreme heat
July 28, 2023
Climate change is increasing the frequency, duration, and intensity of the number of very hot days in Canada. During heatwaves, the daytime and night-time average temperatures are…
Effective Indoor Air Interventions
January 13, 2015
Canadians typically spend about 90% of their time indoors. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) resulting from biological and chemical exposures is associated with the development of acute…

Health checks during extreme heat events
June 22, 2022
Extreme heat events affect different people in different ways, and some people are at higher risk of experiencing heat-related illness if they do not have air conditioning. One way to reduce the…

Storyline of a silent killer: Extreme heat and media communication
July 12, 2024
Key messages Media professionals such as journalists, reporters, and editors can play pivotal roles in communicating about the risks of extreme heat events (EHEs…
[ARCHIVED] Heat advice: Vulnerable populations
October 1, 2010
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[ARCHIVED] Heat advice: Drugs
September 1, 2010
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Community-based participatory research approach to transforming protection for priority populations from extreme temperatures
May 30, 2024
Abstract Recognizing that 1) climate change is bringing more frequent and severe extreme temperatures that have significant health impacts, particularly for populations facing injustices; and yet, 2…