[Reducing the impacts of hot weather in a context of climate change]

Abstract

The impact of climate change on the health of individuals raises fears of significant long-term effects. Certain repercussions are already evident. Health professionals, particularly those working with vulnerable people, play a key role in health promotion and taking into account the challenges posed by hot weather. They need to be better trained in order to promote behaviours more favourable to health.

Keywords: canicule; changement climatique; climate change; environmental health; health promotion; heatwave; prevention; promotion de la santé; prévention; santé environnementale.