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Evaluating the effectiveness of heat warning systems: systematic review of epidemiological evidence

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  • Ghasem Toloo
  • Gerard FitzGerald
  • Peter Aitken
  • Kenneth Verrall
  • Shilu Tong
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Research in this area is limited. Prospective designs applying health behavior theories should establish whether HWS can produce the health benefits they are purported to achieve by identifying the target vulnerable groups. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2013

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  • Ghasem Toloo & Gerard FitzGerald & Peter Aitken & Kenneth Verrall & Shilu Tong, 2013. "Evaluating the effectiveness of heat warning systems: systematic review of epidemiological evidence," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 58(5), pages 667-681, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:58:y:2013:i:5:p:667-681
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-013-0465-2
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