Heat morbidity and mortality in Wales
Authors: Public Health Wales Health Protection Division
- All Wales/National
- International
- UK
A literature review of UK and international evidence to guide surveillance.
In Wales, the ten hottest years on record have all occurred since the early 2000s, with temperatures continuing to rise due to climate change.
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