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Spotlight on Health & Climate Change: Extreme heat and health

The Lancet Voice

CHAPTER

Impacts of Extreme Heat on Health and Sustainable Cooling Strategies

This chapter explores the relationship between extreme heat and health risks, highlighting the need for effective cooling strategies. It discusses low-resource sustainable cooling strategies, such as skin wetting and fan usage, and emphasizes the importance of disseminating information and providing assistance during heatwaves. Additionally, it examines the role of policies at various levels and the need for comprehensive solutions to address the impacts of extreme heat on health.

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