What can be done in order to decrease the incidence of environmental temperatures?

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The effect of temperatures can be reduced by means of physiological, behavioral and cultural adaptations of the society, such as improvements in prevention, health care and early warning systems, the design of action plans for deprived people, a systematic vaccination against influenza, a change for healthier diets, or a better acclimatization and insulation of buildings.

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CMTool is a climate driven mortality prediction tool, which aims to strengthen public health decision making ahead of extreme temperature events, such as heat waves and cold snaps across Europe.