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Impact of two recent extreme heat episodes on morbidity and mortality in Adelaide, South Australia: a case-series analysis by Nitschke, Monika, Tucker, Graeme R, Hansen, Alana L, Williams, Susan, Zhang, Ying, Bi, Peng

“…Extreme heatwaves occurred in Adelaide, South Australia, in the summers of 2008 and 2009. Both heatwaves were unique in terms of their duration (15 days and 13…”
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Are workers at risk of occupational injuries due to heat exposure? A comprehensive literature review by Varghese, Blesson M., Hansen, Alana, Bi, Peng, Pisaniello, Dino

“…•Relationship between heat and work injuries is strong but varies by work location and type of work.•Research is needed to characterize specific injuries,…”
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Is there an association between hot weather and poor mental health outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Liu, Jingwen, Varghese, Blesson M., Hansen, Alana, Xiang, Jianjun, Zhang, Ying, Dear, Keith, Gourley, Michelle, Driscoll, Timothy, Morgan, Geoffrey, Capon, Anthony, Bi, Peng

“…•Evaluated short-term associations of heat on mental health-related outcomes.•A 2.2% increase in mental health-related mortality per 1 °C rise in…”
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Health Impacts of Workplace Heat Exposure: An Epidemiological Review by XIANG, Jianjun, BI, Peng, PISANIELLO, Dino, HANSEN, Alana

“…With predicted increasing frequency and intensity of extremely hot weather due to changing climate, workplace heat exposure is presenting an increasing…”
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The impact of heatwaves on workers׳ health and safety in Adelaide, South Australia by Xiang, Jianjun, Bi, Peng, Pisaniello, Dino, Hansen, Alana

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of heatwaves on worker׳s health and safety; to identify workers at higher risk of prevalent illnesses and injuries…”
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Workers' perceptions of climate change related extreme heat exposure in South Australia: a cross-sectional survey by Xiang, Jianjun, Hansen, Alana, Pisaniello, Dino, Bi, Peng

“…Occupational exposure to extreme heat without sufficient protection may not only increase the risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries but also compromise…”
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Traffic-related air pollution and health co-benefits of alternative transport in Adelaide, South Australia by Xia, Ting, Nitschke, Monika, Zhang, Ying, Shah, Pushan, Crabb, Shona, Hansen, Alana

“…Motor vehicle emissions contribute nearly a quarter of the world's energy-related greenhouse gases and cause non-negligible air pollution, primarily in urban…”
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Association between high temperature and work-related injuries in Adelaide, South Australia, 2001–2010 by Xiang, Jianjun, Bi, Peng, Pisaniello, Dino, Hansen, Alana, Sullivan, Thomas

“…Objectives (1) To investigate the association between temperature and work-related injuries and (2) to identify groups of workers at high risk of work-related…”
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Extreme heat and occupational heat illnesses in South Australia, 2001–2010 by Xiang, Jianjun, Hansen, Alana, Pisaniello, Dino, Bi, Peng

“…ObjectivesThis study aims to examine the epidemiological characteristics of occupational heat illnesses in South Australia, to quantify the association between…”
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Perceptions of Workplace Heat Exposure and Controls among Occupational Hygienists and Relevant Specialists in Australia by Xiang, Jianjun, Hansen, Alana, Pisaniello, Dino, Bi, Peng

“…With warmer weather projections, workplace heat exposure is presenting a growing challenge to workers' health and safety. Occupational hygienists are the…”
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Occupational heat stress and economic burden: A review of global evidence by Borg, Matthew A., Xiang, Jianjun, Anikeeva, Olga, Pisaniello, Dino, Hansen, Alana, Zander, Kerstin, Dear, Keith, Sim, Malcolm R., Bi, Peng

“…The adverse effects of heat on workers’ health and work productivity are well documented. However, the resultant economic consequences and productivity loss…”
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The effects of ambient temperatures on the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses: Evidence from Adelaide, Australia 2003–2013 by Varghese, Blesson M., Barnett, Adrian G., Hansen, Alana L., Bi, Peng, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…The thermal environment can directly affect workers’ occupational health and safety, and act as a contributing factor to injury or illness. However, the…”
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Smoking fewer than 20 cigarettes per day and remaining abstinent for more than 12 hours reduces carboxyhemoglobin levels in packed red blood cells for transfusion by Boehm, Renata E, Arbo, Bruno D, Leal, Denise, Hansen, Alana W, Pulcinelli, Rianne R, Thiesen, Flávia V, Balsan, Almeri M, Onsten, Tor G H, Gomez, Rosane

“…The prevalence of smokers among blood donors and the effect of smoking on the quality of donated blood have not been extensively explored. In the present…”
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Association between dengue fever incidence and meteorological factors in Guangzhou, China, 2005–2014 by Xiang, Jianjun, Hansen, Alana, Liu, Qiyong, Liu, Xiaobo, Tong, Michael Xiaoliang, Sun, Yehuan, Cameron, Scott, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Han, Gil-Soo, Williams, Craig, Weinstein, Philip, Bi, Peng

“…This study aims to (1) investigate the associations between climatic factors and dengue; and (2) identify the susceptible subgroups. De-identified daily dengue…”
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Heat Health Messages: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Preventative Messages Tool in the Older Population of South Australia by Nitschke, Monika, Krackowizer, Antoinette, Hansen, Alana L, Bi, Peng, Tucker, Graeme R

“…This study explores the efficacy of providing targeted information to older individuals to prevent adverse health outcomes during extreme heat. Participants…”
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The Effect of Heat Waves on Mental Health in a Temperate Australian City by Hansen, Alana, Bi, Peng, Nitschke, Monika, Ryan, Philip, Pisaniello, Dino, Tucker, Graeme

“…Objective: The goal of this study was to identify mental, behavioral, and cognitive disorders that may be triggered or exacerbated during heat waves,…”
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The effect of meteorological variables on the transmission of hand, foot and mouth disease in four major cities of shanxi province, China: a time series data analysis (2009-2013) by Wei, Junni, Hansen, Alana, Liu, Qiyong, Sun, Yehuan, Weinstein, Phil, Bi, Peng

“…Increased incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) has been recognized as a critical challenge to communicable disease control and public health…”
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Determinants of heat-related injuries in Australian workplaces: Perceptions of health and safety professionals by Varghese, Blesson M., Hansen, Alana L., Williams, Susan, Bi, Peng, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Barnett, Adrian G., Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Rowett, Shelley, Nitschke, Monika, Di Corleto, Ross, Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…Hot workplace environments can lead to adverse health effects and contribute to a range of injuries. However, there is limited contextual understanding of…”
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Geographical variation in risk of work-related injuries and illnesses associated with ambient temperatures: A multi-city case-crossover study in Australia, 2005–2016 by Varghese, Blesson M., Barnett, Adrian G., Hansen, Alana L., Bi, Peng, Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Hanson-Easey, Scott, Nitschke, Monika, Rowett, Shelley, Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…The thermal working environment can have direct and in-direct effects on health and safety. Ambient temperatures have been associated with an increased risk of…”
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Evaluation of a heat warning system in Adelaide, South Australia, using case-series analysis by Nitschke, Monika, Tucker, Graeme, Hansen, Alana, Williams, Susan, Zhang, Ying, Bi, Peng

“…BackgroundHeatwave warning systems aim to assist in reducing health effects during extreme heat. Evaluations of such systems have been limited. This study…”
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