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Socio-environmental modifiers of heat-related mortality in eight Swiss cities: A case time series analysis

  • Benedikt Wicki*
  • , Benjamin Flückiger
  • , Danielle Vienneau
  • , Kees de Hoogh
  • , Martin Röösli
  • , Martina S. Ragettli
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In the light of growing urbanization and projected temperature increases due to climate change, heat-related mortality in urban areas is a pressing public health concern. Heat exposure and vulnerability to heat may vary within cities depending on structural features and socioeconomic factors. This study examined the effect modification of the temperature-mortality association of three socio-environmental factors in eight Swiss cities and population subgroups (
Original languageEnglish
Article number118116
JournalEnvironmental Research
Volume246
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2024
Externally publishedYes

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