A cautionary note to prevent the heat effects on human health.
The deaths of two British tourists caused by heat in the island of Gran Canaria last May while conducting outdoor physical exercise leads us to make several reflections. We discuss the subject on, the adaptation of the people to the heat, the vulnerability of individuals over 65 years and the effectiveness of prevention plans against heat waves. This study questions the appropriateness of the activation timing of these plans by the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality, and also questions the temperature thresholds established for their implementation.
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Spanish Council for Scientific Research, Barcelona, Spain.
Aurelio
A
Tobías
Julio
J
Díaz
Cristina
C
Linares
D018882:Heat Stress Disorders / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D011634:Public Health; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D013030:Spain; D035862:Vulnerable Populations