Heat-Related Effects on Population Health and Emergency Services

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Mini Medical School for the Public (Video)

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Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of death among weather-related disasters. Heat emergencies will increase as the climate changes. Jermemy Lacocque explores what makes a population and an individual vulnerable and the effects of heat on Emergency Medical Services and hospital systems. He also talks about what you can do to avoid heat-related illnesses. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35934]