Heat, Health, and Habitats: Analyzing the Intersecting Risks of Climate and Demographic Shifts in Austrian Districts

• Main Authors: Schuster, Hannah, Polleres, Axel, Anjomshoaa, Amin, Wachs, Johannes
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.05.2024
• Subjects: Computer Science - Computers and Society; Physics - Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics; Quantitative Finance - Economics

The impact of hot weather on health outcomes of a population is mediated by a variety of factors, including its age profile and local green infrastructure. The combination of warming due to climate change and demographic aging suggests that heat-related health outcomes will deteriorate in the coming...