Summer climate and mortality in Vienna – a human-biometeorological approach of heat-related mortality during the heat waves in 2003 (original) (raw)

This research examines the relationship between summer climate and mortality in Vienna, utilizing a human-biometeorological approach to analyze heat-related mortality during the heat waves of 2003. The study emphasizes the importance of thermal stress factors, specifically the Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET), in understanding the impact of extreme temperatures on health. Findings reveal a significant increase in mortality during heat wave conditions, highlighting the rising trends of temperature in Vienna and their implications for public health.