TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - How resilient is the general population to heatwaves? A knowledge survey from the ENHANCE project in Brussels and Amsterdam
JO  - BMC research notes
A1  - van Loenhout, Joris Adriaan Frank
A1  - Guha-Sapir, Debarati
SP  - e499
EP  - e499
VL  - 9
IS  - 1
N2  - BACKGROUND: Studies have shown an increase in mortality and morbidity during heatwaves, especially among the elderly. We assessed the knowledge of the general population of Brussels and Amsterdam on groups at risk and protective measures for heat-related health effects. <br><br>RESULTS: Six locations with mixed populations were selected in each city. Passer-by's in both cities were asked to participate in a short survey. Respondents in Brussels (n = 120) had significantly more knowledge on risk groups and protective measures than respondents in Amsterdam (n = 133). In both cities, individuals with higher education had better knowledge on risk groups and protective measures than individuals with lower education. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Efforts at heat-awareness raising must be strengthened, especially in Amsterdam, and public health actions should effectively target vulnerable groups with lower education in both cities.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1756-0500
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-016-2305-y
ID  - ref1
ER  -