Climate Extremes and Healthcare Access: Assessing the Impact of Severe Weather Events on Emergency Motorcycle Ambulance Availability

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Authors

Korakot Apiratwarakul · Khon Kaen University

Lap Woon Cheung · Princess Margaret Hospital

Chatkhane Pearkao · Khon Kaen University

Kamonwon Ienghong · Khon Kaen University

Abstract

This quantitative evidence of the impact of climate extremes on emergency healthcare access due to reduced motorcycle ambulance availability. The gradual reduction in operational hours was caused by rising rainfall and elevated temperatures.

Topics & Keywords

Climate Change and Health Impacts Disaster Response and Management Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Climate action

Publication Details

Published in: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy

Volume Volume 19, pp. 1-9

DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s572604

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