Extreme Weather and Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change has caused a range of complex health issues, including direct and indirect effects such as heat-related illnesses and mortality. Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, bushfires, cyclones, earthquakes, floods and severe storms have brought about a significant negative impact on population health. For example, in 2009, heatwaves killed over 370 people in Australia. Climate change, with predicted increasing temperatures and extreme weather events, will lead to more negative health outcomes for the population and challenge the already overloaded healthcare system in the world, especially in developing countries. Therefore, it is important to assess the health risks from the extreme weather events, to explore the adaptation strategies and measurements, to identify the barriers for adaptation and to provide scientific evidence to policy-makers and practitioners. Papers addressing these topics are invited for this Special Issue, especially those combining a high academic standard coupled with a practical focus on providing public health solutions.

Prof. Dr. Peng Bi
Guest Editor

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