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Escalating heat waves put public health at risk

Escalating heat waves put public health at risk

On The Record

August 2, 202416m 26s

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Fourteen Marylanders have died of heat-related causes this year. As climate change drives up the intensity and duration of heat waves, what can public officials do? Hopkins epidemiologist Jaime Madrigano offers insight and solutions.

Links:
Maryland Department of Health Office of Preparedness and Response
579 - How to Be a Climate Change Advocate: Making Sure Public Health is Part of the Climate Change Equation
Climate Change Indicators: Heat Waves | US EPA

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