Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
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Don't wait until it gets hot to learn how to cope with the heat
This poster links to the website vivre-avec-la-chaleur.fr, which provides tips and advice on how to cope better with the heat.
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Heat Waves: Preventing Health Risks in Older Adults
This document addresses the key questions that healthcare professionals (such as general practitioners) may have regarding how to prevent health risks associated with extreme heat among older adults.
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Heat Waves, Extreme Heat: Protect Yourself Before the First Effects [A5 Heat ...
This English-language brochure outlines the potential effects of heat waves and the preventive measures you can take to protect yourself.
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What to Do During Heat Waves [Poster for all audiences, 40x60cm, French]
This poster explains in French what to do during a heat wave.
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Heat Wave, Extreme Heat: Protect Yourself Before the First Symptoms Appear ...
This brochure, intended for the general public, outlines the potential effects of heat waves and the preventive measures people can take to protect themselves.
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Heat Wave: Stay Safe [General Audience Poster, 40x60cm, Arabic]
This poster, written in Arabic, illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps to take to prevent them.
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Heat Wave: Protect Yourself [Poster for all audiences, 40x60cm, French]
This poster illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps you can take to prevent them.
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Preventing Heat-Related Risks in Children
An informational resource for healthcare professionals to help prevent health risks associated with extreme heat in children.
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Heat Wave: Stay Safe [General Public and Accessible E-book]
This poster illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps you can take to prevent them.
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Heat Waves and Vulnerable Adults - Guidelines for Your Practice
An informational resource for healthcare professionals to help prevent health risks associated with extreme heat among vulnerable adults.
In relation to
Climate change
thematic dossier
Climate change is rapidly and profoundly altering the environment. The health impacts of climate change are numerous and varied.
UV
thematic dossier
Ultraviolet radiation, which is everywhere, is emitted naturally by the sun or by artificial sources. It is responsible for various health conditions, including certain types of skin cancer.
Extreme cold
thematic dossier
Cold weather increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and can lead to hospitalizations and death. This impact is observed within 3 to 21 days of exposure to the cold.
