Mobilizing extreme cold response plans for people experiencing homelessness

Although climate change is leading to warmer winters overall, evidence shows that rapid arctic warming is contributing to an increase in the number of extreme cold events. These events are especially worrisome for those experiencing homelessness, who face an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia due to increased exposure among other factors. A recent blog by the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health explores the factors exacerbating health risks of extreme cold events for people experiencing homelessness and discusses the evidence on mobilizing extreme cold response plans to reduce such risks. 

 

Publication Date: 
2022