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There is a growing body of literature which examines temporal variation in heat-related health risks. In this chapter, we describe the epidemiological methods used to examine temporal changes in heat-related risk and summarize evidence from these studies, giving an overview of how heat-related mortality risks have changed according to geographical location, time periods, and outcomes analyzed. Where attenuation in heat-related mortality risks has been demonstrated, we discuss potential reasons for these changes and lastly highlight the importance of understanding any changes in heat-related health risks in the context of climate change. The majority of studies are based in the United States, Europe, or Northeast Asia, leaving a large gap in understanding across many locations. Many studies demonstrate a temporal decrease in heat-related risk, especially in the United States. However, temporal trends vary according to geographical location and specific causes of mortality studied. Despite the attenuation of heat-related mortality risk in many locations, significant heat-related burdens still remain. This indicates the continued importance of understanding and mitigating this risk in

Author

Katherine Arbuthnott; Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera; Antonio Gasparrini

Publisher

Elsevier

Published

2023

Language

EN

ISBN

9780128190807