Research snapshot: The health risks of extreme heat

A 2-page summary of the research undertaken as part of the R2HC funded study Heat Emergency Awareness and Treatment Bundle Trial.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
12 March 2020
Country:
Pakistan
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health, Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
John Hopkins School of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Aman Foundation.

Abstract

This document provides a two-page summary of the research undertaken as part of the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) funded study Heat (Heat Emergency Awareness and Treatment Bundle) Trial.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of community awareness and emergency healthcare training programs in reducing heat-related sickness and deaths and improving community knowledge and behaviour. The findings suggest that education and awareness for communities, and training for emergency care staff could help prepare for heat waves, but more systemic changes will likely be needed in future as climate change impacts are felt.

This Snapshot summarises:

  • Background to the research and how the research was conducted,
  • Key findings,
  • Implications for humanitarian practitioners and policymakers
  • Recommendations,
  • Further reading.

Citation

John Hopkins School of Medicine, The Aga Khan University and The Aman Foundation. (2020) Research snapshot: The health risks of extreme heat. Elrha

Research snapshot: The health risks of extreme heat

Published 12 March 2020
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