Weather and climate-related events can cause significant mortality and disability.

Sudden cold, heat, storms and floods all present risks to health, especially to the most vulnerable. Even in countries with temperate climates like the UK, weather-related deaths can be in the thousands, for example cold snaps causing cardiovascular deaths. In countries with more extreme weather this can be much greater. Some can cause major social disruption.

This lecture considers how weather events cause harm to health, and our countermeasures.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
06:19 - Cold
22:58 - Heat
32:34 - Wind and Storms
37:02 - Floods
43:00 - Climate Change and an ageing population
46:04 - Conclusion
47:54 - Q&A Session


This lecture was recorded by Sir Chris Whitty on 14th May 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London

Chris was Gresham Professor of Physic at Gresham College from 2018 to 2022, and Visiting Professor of Public Health 2015-2018 and again since 2022.

He is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England and the UK Government's Chief Medical Adviser.

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