articleGlobal Health ActionNov 11, 2009GOLD OA

Workplace heat stress, health and productivity – an increasing challenge for low and middle-income countries during climate change

Australian National University · Lund University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Background

Global climate change is already increasing the average temperature and direct heat exposure in many places around the world.

Objectives

To assess the potential impact on occupational health and work capacity for people exposed at work to increasing heat due to climate change.

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3

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Keywords
  • Wet-bulb globe temperature
  • Climate change
  • Work (physics)
  • Productivity
  • Environmental science
  • Work Intensity
  • Environmental health
  • Geography
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