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28 Μαΐ 2024 · Key facts. Heat is an important environmental and occupational health hazard. Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying illnesses including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, asthma, and can increase the risk of accidents and transmission of some infectious diseases.
21 Αυγ 2021 · Hot ambient conditions and associated heat stress can increase mortality and morbidity, as well as increase adverse pregnancy outcomes and negatively affect mental health. High heat stress can also reduce physical work capacity and motor-cognitive performances, with consequences for productivity, and increase the risk of occupational health ...
Climate change impacts human health in both direct and indirect ways. Extreme heat waves, rising sea level, changes in precipitation resulting in flooding and droughts, and intense hurricanes can directly cause injury, illness, and even death.
17 Αυγ 2021 · In this work, we take a closer look, from physical activities down to the cellular level, on how heat affects the inner workings of the human innate immune system response, trace this response...
10 Ιαν 2018 · Erosion plays a major role in chemical weathering, because it exposes unweathered minerals and thus promotes mineral dissolution and soil development. However, accelerated erosion due to deforestation or agricultural practices may inhibit this development, consequently limiting our soil resources in the future 4 .
9 Μαρ 2022 · Climate scientists are tracking a key measure of heat stress that can warn us of harmful conditions. How hot is too hot? As Earth’s climate warms, heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe. The health dangers of extreme heat have scientists and medical experts increasingly concerned.
1 Απρ 2024 · An imbalance of heat production and dissipation can lead to internal heat storage, causing the core temperature to rise. Most people can safely tolerate increases of core temperature to 38–39° C, which are realistic values during extended exercise and/or environmental heat stress.
