Diseases, heat-related deaths likely to spike from climate change: report
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 20:49
in Health & Medicine
A new Health Canada report warns Canadians of the potential health risks of climate change, including spikes in heat-related deaths, an increase in respiratory and cardiovascular problems, and the spread and emergence of diseases.
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