Health impacts of the July 2010 heat wave in Québec, Canada

• Main Authors: Bustinza Ray (Author), Lebel Germain (Author), Gosselin Pierre (Author), Bélanger Diane (Author), Chebana Fateh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the consequences of climate change is the increased frequency and intensity of heat waves which can cause serious health impacts. In Québec, July 2010 was marked by an unprecedented heat wave in recent history. The purpose of...