HEAL – National Environmental Health Risk Assessment – Heat Risk Assessment on Population Health  

Environmental health risks, such as heat, air pollution, bushfires, floods, and droughts, have significantly affected population health in Australia. However, studies have primarily focused on major cities in Australia and have predominantly utilized mortality as health indicator. The assessment of morbidity and associated healthcare costs due to climate change has not been thoroughly examined. This assessment will utilize heat as a case study to evaluate the risk posed to a broader population, including those residing in ACT, regional areas, and rural communities throughout the entire country.