Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5756479 | Environmental Research | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our results suggest the presence of adverse health impacts associated with HI below the current local guideline criteria of HIâ¥100°F used to issue heat advisories. We hypothesize that lowering this threshold may lead to substantially reduced heat-related morbidity and mortality in the study area.
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Authors
Gregory A. Wellenius, Melissa N. Eliot, Kathleen F. Bush, Dennis Holt, Rebecca A. Lincoln, Andy E. Smith, Julia Gold,