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Displaying 11 of about 11 results… associations between long- and short-term maternal heat exposure and severe maternal morbidity (SMM). The rate … of climate-related exposure, such as environmental heat, with SMM is lacking. In this retrospective cohort … odds of SMM20 Higer odds of SMM20 1 30.5 OR (95% CI) Heat wave OR (95% CI) HWD1 1.32 (1.17-1.48) HWD2 1.41 (1.24-1.61) …
… The researchers document that extreme heat has an economically and statistically significant … on economic growth in Latin America. Because extreme heat impacts physical and cognitive performance, heat waves … impact of increasing duration of heat. We define a heat wave as consecutive days with at least one hour above a given …
… This publication describes the problem of extreme heat and outlines specific, actionable guidance for … and others can play in reducing the health impacts of heat exposure and saving lives from extreme heat. It … people have the support they need during the next heat wave. Learn more about Gonzaga’s Beat the Heat campaign: …
… This new report highlights currently available state-level heat vulnerability indices, which can help communicate which … communities are at increased risks of negative effects of heat on health, as well as current gaps in data and … FEMA’s National Risk Index incorporates NOAA’s heat wave data with CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index and the …
… and safety impacts experienced during a historic extreme heat event in Canada. By conducting a systematized review and content analysis of media coverage about the 2021 Heat Dome, the researchers were able to identify the … spoke with four paramedics who worked during the heat wave and stated, “all described a service overwhelmed with …
… This paper explored residents' heat-related health and well-being outcomes, heat vulnerability, and recommended adaptation strategies in … estimated that a multiday blackout event during a heat wave would more than double the rate of heat-related …
… is to characterize municipal interventions to extreme heat events (EHEs) and compare U.S. jurisdictions with and without formal heat action plans. Increasingly frequent and intense EHEs are … reported having a definition of excessive heat or heat wave compared to 30% in 2011, and 95.7% reported including …
… projections under the high emissions scenario show longer heat waves, but a low model agreement about the number of … projections under the high emissions scenario show longer heat waves, but a low model agreement about the number of … values indicate less than mean precipitation. Heat wave episodes are identified by considering periods of at …
… students and also have greater exposure to extreme heat. They demonstrate that extreme temperatures in the week … 2023 Abstract1 We investigate the impact of heat shocks on high-stakes test scores across Colombia. We show that exposure to extreme heat in the week leading up to the exam reduces test scores. …
… I find that higher temperatures (or higher values of the heat index) increase electricity consumption, with the … I find that higher temperatures (or higher values of the heat index) increase electricity consumption, with the … regions in Central and South America will undergo extreme heat stress conditions much more often than in the recent …
… the ocean warming rate has increased, and the ocean heat content in 2022 was the highest on record. Ocean warming …