Modification of heat-related mortality in an elderly urban population by vegetation (Urban Green) and proximity to water (Urban Blue): evidence from Lisbon, Portugal

Endlicher, WilfriedScherer, DieterAlcoforado, Maria JoaoCanário, PauloBreitner, SusanneSchneider, AlexandraMeier, FredBurkart, Katrin2017-06-202017-06-202016Endlicher, Wilfried, Scherer, Dieter, Alcoforado, Maria João, Canário, Paulo, Breitner, Susanne, Schneider, Alexandra, Meier, Fred, & Burkart, Katrin (2016). Modification of heat-related mortality in an elderly urban population by vegetation (Urban Green) and proximity to water (Urban Blue): evidence from Lisbon, Portugal. Environmental Health Perspectives, 124(7), 927-934. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.14095290091-6765http://hdl.handle.net/10451/28103Urban populations are highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of heat, with heat-related mortality showing intra-urban variations that are likely due to differences in urban characteristics and socioeconomic status.engHeat-Related MortalityUrban PopulationUrban GreenUrban BlueLisbonPortugalModification of heat-related mortality in an elderly urban population by vegetation (Urban Green) and proximity to water (Urban Blue): evidence from Lisbon, Portugaljournal article10.1289/ehp.1409529