Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

An Integrated Framework of Environmental Physics and Epidemiology: The Biometeorological Aspect of Thermal Environment and Health Project (BeAT Heat)

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition) (EMCEI 2019)

Part of the book series: Environmental Science and Engineering ((ENVSCIENCE))

Included in the following conference series:

  • 43 Accesses

Abstract

This article presents the Biometeorological Aspect of Thermal environment and Health (BeAT Heat) project, an integrated framework for the assessment of thermal perception that could assist in developing successful public health measures by local authorities and policymakers. BeAT Heat is conducted in Cyprus, a country of the eastern Mediterranean region. The study focuses on identifying models that best simulate thermal sensation, evaluating the spatial distribution of the state of the thermal environment and by means of this the thermal burden using satellite remote sensing methods, and determining the impact of thermal environment on the health of general and vulnerable populations.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 469.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 599.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 599.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Bartzokas, A., Lolis, C.J., Kassomenos, P.A., McGregor, G.R.: Climatic characteristics of summer human thermal discomfort in Athens and its connection to atmospheric circulation. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci. 13, 3271–3279 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Li, M., Gu, S., Bi, P., Yang, J., Liu, Q.: Heat waves and morbidity: current knowledge and further direction-a comprehensive literature review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 12(5), 5256–5283 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. ISO 10551: Ergonomics of the Thermal Environment Assessment of the Influence of the Thermal Environment Using Subjective Judgement Scales. International Organization of Standardization, Geneva (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  4. Bar-Or, O., Blimkie, C., Hay, J., MacDougall, J., Ward, D., Wilson, W.: Voluntary dehydration and heat intolerance in cystic fibrosis. Lancet 21, 696–699 (1992)

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

This work is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation (Project: EXCELLENCE/1216/0007).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Katerina Pantavou, Spyridon Lykoudis, Panayiotis Yiallouros & Georgios Nikolopoulos

  2. Cyprus Department of Meteorology, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Filippos Tymvios & Kleanthis Nicolaides

  3. The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Filippos Tymvios

  4. Department of Labour Inspection, Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Emily Vasiliadou & Chrysanthos Savvides

  5. Department of Environmental Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece

    Constantinos Cartalis

Authors
  1. Katerina Pantavou
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Spyridon Lykoudis
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Filippos Tymvios
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Emily Vasiliadou
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Kleanthis Nicolaides
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Chrysanthos Savvides
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. Panayiotis Yiallouros
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  8. Constantinos Cartalis
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  9. Georgios Nikolopoulos
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Katerina Pantavou .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. High Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

    Mohamed Ksibi

  2. Appliquées et Technologies, Institut Supérieur des Sciences, Gabès, Tunisia

    Achraf Ghorbal

  3. University of Calabria, Rende, Cosenza, Italy

    Sudip Chakraborty

  4. School of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Helder I. Chaminé

  5. Università degli Studi di Roma, Roma, Roma, Italy

    Maurizio Barbieri

  6. University of Naples, Naples, Italy

    Giulia Guerriero

  7. High Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

    Olfa Hentati

  8. Faculty of Engineering, Water and Water Structure Engineering Department, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

    Abdelazim Negm

  9. University of Geneva, Genève, Geneve, Switzerland

    Anthony Lehmann

  10. ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH, Flörsheim am Main, Hessen, Germany

    Jörg Römbke

  11. Centre for Environmental+Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    Armando Costa Duarte

  12. Department of Geography, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Gießen, Hessen, Germany

    Elena Xoplaki

  13. Springer Nature, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Nabil Khélifi

  14. Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium

    Gilles Colinet

  15. University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    João Miguel Dias

  16. Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

    Imed Gargouri

  17. Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de Paris, Paris, France

    Eric D. Van Hullebusch

  18. FOTOAIR-CIEMAT, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

    Benigno Sánchez Cabrero

  19. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy

    Settimio Ferlisi

  20. College of Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, UK

    Chedly Tizaoui

  21. Sfax National School of Engineering, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

    Amjad Kallel

  22. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Sami Rtimi

  23. Department of Mining Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey

    Sandeep Panda

  24. Université Clermont Auvergne, Polytech, Aubière, France

    Philippe Michaud

  25. Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Jaya Narayana Sahu

  26. High School of Science and Technology, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia

    Mongi Seffen

  27. SEED DICIV, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy

    Vincenzo Naddeo

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2021 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Pantavou, K. et al. (2021). An Integrated Framework of Environmental Physics and Epidemiology: The Biometeorological Aspect of Thermal Environment and Health Project (BeAT Heat). In: Ksibi, M., et al. Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition). EMCEI 2019. Environmental Science and Engineering(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_366

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation