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Adaptation to the actual and expected impacts of climate change on healthcare and health outcomes

Extreme heat and older persons (Griffith Climate Action Beacon)

Weblink: griffith.edu.au/research/climate-action

Part 1: Claire’s warning: Heat, humidity and health

Claire’s warning: Heat, humidity and health (youtube.com)

Part 2: Martin’s story: Why does age increase heat risk?

Martin’s story: Why does age increase heat risk? (youtube.com)

Part 3: Heatwave ready: How to stay safe during hot weather

Heatwave ready: How to stay safe during hot weather (youtube.com)

World Health Organization – Heat and health – Heat and health (who.int)

This is why extreme heat is life-threatening for children – UNICEF – This is why extreme heat is life-threatening for children – UNICEF (youtube.com)

How extreme heat affects the human body – https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2023-12-11/how-extreme-heat-can-threaten-our-bodies-and-kill/103112410

How to turn climate anxiety into action

Thunderstorm asthma: An overview https://youtu.be/TMQxBZ9M8g8?si=x4Nt0i3BfhHxwGjB

How to turn climate anxiety into action (youtube.com)