Intensifying human-driven heatwaves characteristics and heat related mortality over Africa
Paul Adigun,
Emmanuel Owoicho Abah,
Oluwaseun David Ajileye
Abstract:Heatwaves in Africa are expected to increase in frequency, magnitude, and duration. This is significant because the health burden is only expected to worsen as heatwaves intensify. Inadequate knowledge of the climate's impact on health in developing nations such as Africa makes safeguarding the health of vulnerable groups at risk challenging. In this study we quantify possible role of human activity in heatwave intensification during the historical period, and project the future risk of heat-related mortality … Show more
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