Create Your PersonalHEAT ACTION PLAN

How Vulnerable are you to heat?

Introduction

Why you need a Personal Heat Action PlanHeat is a part of life in Australia. One of the best things about this country hasAlways been that good old summer sunshine. People move here from all overthe world for its glorious sun and outdoor lifestyle.Australians are usually expert at handling temperatures that would causeothers much more stress. So it can be easy to underestimate the dangers ofheat when you have lived with it, and enjoyed it, all your life. But in recent years Australia has experienced unprecedented temperatureextremes and it is undeniable that these new temperatures are starting toaffect life in new ways, changing lifestyles, changing our thinking about heat.Heatwaves are getting hotter and more frequent, and they are lasting longer.The number of hot days has more than doubled since the 1960s. Over thepast two years, temperatures in Australia have risen faster than in any otherG20 country. The extended heatwave in early 2013 affected 70% of Australiaand set new temperature records in every state and territory.

The e-book is a manual for staying healthy in a heatwave and gives you aWhole toolkit to work with :- A detailed checklist with questionnaire guiding you step-by-stepthrough the process of creating your Personal Heat Action Plan. Thirteen chapters on different aspects of heat health and how to applythis knowledge effectively in your life. Individual chapters on heat health for young children, pregnant women,older people and those living with chronic illness. Chapters on how to stay well playing sports and leading an activelifestyle during heatwaves. Detailed symptoms of the different types of heat-related illness. First aid that can be given by somebody without medical training. High quality information in accessible, non-medical language. Information particularly relevant to Australians. Key points for each chapter. A source list of heat health websites published by official organisations And governmental bodies. These sites were carefully reviewed andselected to cover the key topics. Information about mobile apps for your smartphone and tablet PC thatcan help you stay healthy in a heatwave.

How this book helps you to create your Personal Heat Action Plan

This e-book is a how-to guide to staying healthy in a heatwave. It guides youthrough the process of finding your personal answers to the questions youmay have. It teaches you how to create a Personal Heat Action Plan that istailored to your and your family members’ lifestyle, health status, and potentialrisk factors.

Notes and Sources : Climatefitness.org

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