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… Launch of project developing a healthy response to heat and pollen in a changing climate (GoHot) 17 December 2024 Deaths and disease on a large scale as a result of exposure to heat, pollen and air pollution look likely to increase as climate change progresses. The GoHot … 900 excess deaths in the Netherlands. The heat was accompanied by exceptionally high grass pollen counts and poor air quality. This unhealthy mix might have been a factor in the extra …

… Healthy response to heat and pollen in a changing climate (GoHot) Climate change Allergy Healthy living environment Heat stress Pollen Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:00 - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:00 10241012410002 Climate change affects … Healthy response to heat and pollen in a changing climate (GoHot) …

… knowledge and awareness on the theme of diversity and climate. 14 June 2023 Afbeelding A pollen radar could improve quality of life for hay fever patients Due to climate change, people … and the number of sufferers will increase. To start fighting hay fever symptoms in time, a pollen radar can come in handy. Such a 'pollen radar' is one of the tools that researcher Letty …

… individuals, policymakers and landscape architects with an overview of the allergenicity of pollen that trees can spread in the living and working environment. Allergic reaction due to pollen in the environment In the Netherlands, about 20% of the population suffers from hay fever. Hay fever is caused by pollen originating from i.a. trees and grasses. Due to climate change, there is a higher demand …

… consequences, such as the extreme heat in recent years. Other effects are the increase in pollen and infectious diseases. Measures to counteract these effects (climate mitigation), and … to flower earlier, bringing the start of the hay fever season forward. The overall quantity of pollen can also increase. Furthermore, the allergenicity of pollen can increase, and due to a changing climate, we are being confronted with other types of …

… in 2024. The GoHot project will translate knowledge of health risks associated with heat and pollen into specific guidance to help reduce the burden of disease. ‘GoHot’ is an acronym of the Dutch for ‘healthy response to heat and pollen in a changing climate ’.  Committee Chair Dr. J.M.M. (Sjaak) de Gouw   Vice chair Prof. …

… on how ZonMw increases knowledge and awareness on the theme of diversity and climate. 1 / 3 A pollen radar could improve quality of life for hay fever patients Due to climate change, hay … more symptoms, and the number of patients is increasing. Researchers are developing a 'pollen showers radar' to improve the quality of life for hay fever patients. Read more 2 / 3 … as part of this programme. ‘GoHot’ is an acronym of the Dutch for ‘healthy response to heat and pollen in a changing climate ’. The project will translate knowledge of the health risks …

… SEH, OK en IC. Het beheersbaar maken van de effecten van klimaatverandering op allergie: van pollen tot patiënt integraal in beeld …