Heatwave Early Warning Systems and Adaptation Advice to Reduce Human Health Consequences of Heatwaves

Heatwave Early Warning Systems and Adaptation Advice to Reduce Human Health Consequences of Heatwaves

INTRODUCTION With climate change, there has been an increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwave events. In response to the devastating mortality and morbidity of recent heatwave events, many countries have introduced heatwave early warning systems (HEWS). HEWS are designed to reduce the avoidable human health consequences of heatwaves through timely notification of prevention ...

Technology, conflict early warning systems, public health, and human rights.

Public health and conflict early warning are evolving rapidly in response to technology changes for the gathering, management, analysis and communication of data. It is expected that these changes will provide an unprecedented ability to monitor, detect, and respond to crises. One of the potentially most profound and lasting expected change affects the roles of the various actors in providing a...

An early warning on early warning systems!

Behavioural Adaptation to Fatigue Warning Systems

Driver impairment due to fatigue induced drowsiness is a significant cause of vehicle collisions. One countermeasure that is currently being implemented is Fatigue Warning Systems (FWS) to alert drivers that are drowsy. Behavioural adaptation of drivers to a FWS was evaluated in a closed track study. Thirty-two drivers completed two lengthy overnight drives, separated by one week, with half the...

Overheating and hospitals – what do we know?

Heatwaves have well described impacts on human health and wellbeing. Heatwaves also have impacts on hospitals; patients, visitors, equipment, medication and information technology systems have all been affected or compromised during episodes of extreme heat. High indoor temperatures are also of concern for the comfort, efficiency, and occupational health of staff. The Heatwave Plan for England ...