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Field Epi Response to the Climate and Health Crisis: Heat Exposure



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The second session of the TEPHINET Climate and Health Working Group's webinar series, "Field Epi Response to the Climate and Health Crisis", includes presentations from public health professionals and FETP residents and alumni working on heat exposure.

Globally, extreme temperature events are observed to be increasing in their frequency, duration, and magnitude because of climate change, causing widespread excessive morbidity and mortality. Exposure to excessive heat has wide ranging physiological impacts for all humans, often amplifying existing conditions and resulting in premature death and disability. The negative health impacts of heat are predictable and largely preventable with specific public health actions. Mobilization of the FETP community to prevent and respond to this emerging exposure is critical.
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