Characteristics of Heat Waves From a Disaster Perspective

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

Jong-Seol Lee¹  Jineun Kim¹  Chaeyoung Kwon¹ 

[1] National Disaster Management Research Institute, Ulsan, Korea;

关键词: climate change;    extreme heat;    heat stroke;    government;    policy;   

DOI  :  10.3961/jpmph.19.315

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In September 2018, heat waves were declared to be a type of natural disaster by the Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety. The present study examined the characteristics of heat waves from the perspectives of meteorological phenomena and health damage. The government’s efforts to minimize the damages incurred by heat waves are summarized chronologically. Furthermore, various issues pertaining to heat waves that are being raised in our society despite the government’s efforts are summarized by analyzing big data derived from reported news and academic articles.

【 授权许可】

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