[Thermal stress of urban dwellers during heat waves using the example of Freiburg (Breisgau)].

CONCLUSIONS: In order to quantify negative impacts, not only the knowledge of air temperature is required, but also other factors that describe and control the thermal stress on humans. Urban-rural differences in air temperature and perceived temperature enable heat quantification. Adaptation measures taking into account the more intense conditions in cities are necessary.
PMID: 32617642 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - July 1, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Matzarakis A, Muthers S, Graw K Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research