Add to ORKGAims and objectives: Heatwaves can pose a severe threat to health, especially to older people. However, warnings do not necessarily lead Martin-Immanuel Bittner1 to preventive action. This study aims at exploring individual risk percep-Ulrich Stößel1tion and adaptivemeasures of older people and their carers. Their views are explored, taking into account personal backgrounds. Methods:Questionnaire-based interviews were administered to 20men and women (64–94 years, living in their own homes or nursing homes
Heat waves are considered a health risk and they are likely to increase in frequency, intensity and ...
AIM: A major heatwave occurred in Australia in early 2009 with considerable and varied health impact...
Introduction In Australia heatwaves are increasing in duration, frequency and intensity. This pheno...
Background Most projections of climate change suggest an increased frequency of heatwaves in England...
Background Most projections of climate change suggest an increased frequency of heatwaves in England...
Objectives: Heatwaves are having a disproportionate impact on the elderly population, as demonstrate...
The increase in the frequency of very hot weather that is a predicted consequence of climate change ...
The increase in the frequency of very hot weather that is a predicted consequence of climate change ...
Heat-waves are increasing globally, as a result of climate change. One of the groups most vulnerable...
The transdisciplinary project “Heat-Health Action Plan for Elderly People in Cologne” addresses the ...
Aims and objectives: Heatwaves can pose a severe threat to health, especially to older people. Howe...
Issue addressedMany studies world wide have provided evidence that older persons are a sub-populatio...
Older people had a high incidence of hospitalisation during the 2009 heat wave in South Australia. W...
Background: Extreme hot weather events are happening with increasing frequency, intensity and durati...
Heat waves are considered a health risk and they are likely to increase in frequency, intensity and ...
Heat waves are considered a health risk and they are likely to increase in frequency, intensity and ...
AIM: A major heatwave occurred in Australia in early 2009 with considerable and varied health impact...
Introduction In Australia heatwaves are increasing in duration, frequency and intensity. This pheno...
Background Most projections of climate change suggest an increased frequency of heatwaves in England...
Background Most projections of climate change suggest an increased frequency of heatwaves in England...
Objectives: Heatwaves are having a disproportionate impact on the elderly population, as demonstrate...
The increase in the frequency of very hot weather that is a predicted consequence of climate change ...
The increase in the frequency of very hot weather that is a predicted consequence of climate change ...
Heat-waves are increasing globally, as a result of climate change. One of the groups most vulnerable...
The transdisciplinary project “Heat-Health Action Plan for Elderly People in Cologne” addresses the ...
Aims and objectives: Heatwaves can pose a severe threat to health, especially to older people. Howe...
Issue addressedMany studies world wide have provided evidence that older persons are a sub-populatio...
Older people had a high incidence of hospitalisation during the 2009 heat wave in South Australia. W...
Background: Extreme hot weather events are happening with increasing frequency, intensity and durati...
Heat waves are considered a health risk and they are likely to increase in frequency, intensity and ...
Heat waves are considered a health risk and they are likely to increase in frequency, intensity and ...
AIM: A major heatwave occurred in Australia in early 2009 with considerable and varied health impact...
Introduction In Australia heatwaves are increasing in duration, frequency and intensity. This pheno...