TY - JOUR AU - Lee, Seulbi AU - BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health, AU - Chen, Dale PY - 2022/08/17 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Knowledge of protective measures during extreme heat events among the general public JF - BCIT Environmental Public Health Journal JA - ephj VL - IS - SE - Articles DO - 10.47339/ephj.2022.214 UR - https://journals.bcit.ca/index.php/ehj/article/view/214 SP - AB - <p>Extreme Heat Events (EHEs) are increasing in frequency, intensity, and duration in Canada that are resulting in high numbers of preventable heat-related illnesses and deaths. Apart from heat related injuries, extreme heat can catalyze reactions to worsen the outdoor air quality, increase wildfire occurrences, and worsen pre-existing heart conditions or chronic illnesses. Assessing the general public’s knowledge of protective measures against EHEs is needed to prevent further heat-related injuries. In addition, the general public’s knowledge of climate change can be determined to assess if they are aware of the contribution of extreme heat.</p> ER -