If the northern hemisphere's deadly heatwave is anything to go by, Australia could be in for its own long, hot summer.
in Australia, which is linked to hot, dry weather.
"It's not like a cyclone that comes through the city and rips apart your house … so we don't realise how big the risk is."heatwaves increased the risk of death in Queensland by 5 per centThe looming weather outlook has alarmed doctors so much that they penned a joint statement last week calling for more action and preparation for climate disasters.
The strategy, which aims to better prepare for the health challenges presented by climate change, has just finished its public consultation phase and is due for release later this year.In a statement, the Department of Health and Aged Care said it remained committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and there was core funding to deliver its action plan.
Dr Sleeman says heat can create stress on the body, sometimes making chronic and mental health conditions worse.
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