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Climate change alters human health in Russia

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The impact of climate warming on human health in Russia is considered. The findings of analytical epidemiological surveys in the cities of Tver and Moscow, which showed an increase in deaths during temperature heat and cold waves, are presented. The dependence of the infectious morbidity rate on air temperature is analyzed. Characteristics of the impact of climate warming on human health in northern and southern regions of Russia are considered.

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Revich, B.A. Climate change alters human health in Russia. Stud. Russ. Econ. Dev. 19, 311–317 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1075700708030106

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