The interactive effects of poor air quality and extreme heat on health
E Marshall-Catlin
Queen's University: Master of Public Health
- Extreme heat and poor air quality have independently been associated with increased morbidity and mortality
- These events are increasing in intensity and frequency due to climate change
- The synergistic effects of heat and air quality have been studied on a time series scale, with inconclusive results
- There remains a gap in research in spatial studies, as well as a gap in knowledge to recommend policy changes and procedures