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International Journal of Epidemiology 2008 37(6):1365-1366; doi:10.1093/ije/dyn223
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Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Epidemiological Association © The Author 2008; all rights reserved.

Commentary: Our next challenge in heatwave prevention

M Pascal

Institut de Veille Sanitaire, 12 Rue du Val d’Osne, 94 415 Saint Maurice, France. E-mail: m.pascal@invs.sante.fr

Accepted 1 September 2008

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The terrible health impact of the 2003 heatwave was a trauma for Europe. Since then, several European countries have massively invested in the preparation of warning systems and appropriate heatwave prevention plans.1 Most of these plans are targeted towards a reduction of the short-term mortality. Indeed, the study of the 2003 heatwave has shown that many people died before getting to the hospitals.2 Analysis of former heatwaves in England confirms the same . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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