Periodic Tables - Heat and Health 101: The Impact of Heat on Our Bodies and Our Communities

Heat affects the human body in many ways and at many stages, from pregnancy to old age. It also affects human communities’ growth and stability. So who is most at risk when the temperature rises? What are the most pervasive myths and misperceptions about heat and human health that recent data have forced us to reconsider?

Speaker:

Ashley R. Ward, PhD, Director, Heat Policy Innovation Hub, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University