Human Health and Physical Activity During Heat Exposure
This book provides fundamental concepts in human thermal physiology and their applications in general public, occupational, military, and athletics settings from the biometeorological perspective. The book includes a section on human physiology, epidemiology and special considerations in aforementio...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
2018.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2018. |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Medical Earth Sciences,
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75889-3 |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter1: Climate Change and Increasing Risk of Extreme Heat
- Chapter2: Human Physiology in the Heat
- Chapter3: Heat Exposure and the General Public: Heath Impacts, Risk Communication, and Mitigation Measures
- Chapter4: Heat Exposure and Impact on Occupational Setting
- Chapter5: Exertional Heat Illness in the Military: Risk Mitigation
- Chapter6: Heat Risks in Athletics
- Chapter7: Behavioral and Technological Adaptation
- Chapter8: A Road Map for Interdisciplinary Collaborations.