Report on a World Health Organization meeting Bratislava, Slovakia 09–10 February 2004 Heat-waves were associated with an increase in all causes of death, not just heat stroke. In France, an excess of mortality was observed for all causes of deaths. The highest increases were observed for causes directly linked to the heat-wave, such as Hyperthermia […]
Category: SOLAR RADIATION
Heat wave in the cities of the Balkan Peninsula
Photo: https://sofiaglobe.com/2019/08/13/third-day-of-code-orange-dangerous-weather-warning-for-bulgarias-blagoevgrad/ The cities of the Balkan Peninsula, in recent years, face unexpected high temperature events during the summer months, due to high solar radiation. Weather changes over the last decade are expected to intensify and their effects will be visible in terms of energy as well as public health issues. According to recent data, […]