Heatwaves and Human Health with Charles Geoffrion

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More people are hospitalized or die due to heat exposure than any other weather-related cause. The frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves are expected to rise given trends in the warming global climate. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can result in long-term physical and mental health complications. These include heat exhaustion, heat stroke, anxiety and a worsening of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and asthma.

Mr. Charles Geoffrion presents on current threats to the health of humans and other species from rising temperatures, extreme weather disasters, intensified wildfires, flooding, loss of biodiversity, vector spread of infectious diseases and the proliferation of microplastics. Addressing the health impacts of heat requires awareness, effective public health strategies and community understanding.

Charles Geoffrion Bio:
Mr. Charles Geoffrion is President of the Pima County Board of Health, serving the City of Tucson and other communities in Southern Arizona. Among his many professional experiences, he was Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Arizona, Tuscon, and Director of Research Communications and Research Integrity Officer. Geoffrion has consulted with research projects in several African countries, the Middle East, Latin America, China and Australia. He is on the board of directors of SRFC_Bio, Inc. an infection control technology group.

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