Assessment of Short- and Long-Term Mortality Displacement in Heat-Related Deaths in Brisbane, Australia, 1996–2004

Conclusions: We found evidence of both short- and long-term harvesting effects on heat-related mortality in Brisbane, Australia. Our finding may clarify temperature-related health risks and inform effective public health interventions to manage the health impacts of climate change.

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Citation: Qiao Z, Guo Y, Yu W, Tong S. Assessment of Short- and Long-Term Mortality Displacement in Heat-Related Deaths in Brisbane, Australia, 1996–2004. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1307606.
Received: 5 September 2013
Accepted: 17 March 2015
Advance Publication: 20 March 2015
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Source: EHP Research - March 20, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sam Duvall Tags: Research Article Source Type: research