Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6352900 | Environmental Research | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Heatwaves are a seasonal threat to public health. During July 2013 England experienced a heatwave; we used a suite of syndromic surveillance systems to monitor the impact of the heatwave. Significant increases in heatstroke and sunstroke were observed during 7-10 July 2013. Syndromic surveillance provided an innovative and effective service, supporting heatwave planning and providing early warning of the impact of extreme heat thereby improving the public health response to heatwaves.
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Authors
Alex J. Elliot, Angie Bone, Roger Morbey, Helen E. Hughes, Sally Harcourt, Sue Smith, Paul Loveridge, Helen K. Green, Richard Pebody, Nick Andrews, Virginia Murray, Mike Catchpole, Graham Bickler, Brian McCloskey, Gillian Smith,