Summer Temperatures and Health Risks in Australia

This article discusses the impact of summer temperatures on health in Australia, particularly among vulnerable groups. It provides information on temperature variations, the risk of skin cancer in children, and preventive measures against sunburn. The sources used are government-approved websites that offer accurate and detailed information.

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Summer temperatures in Australia can vary between 15 degrees Celsius to over 40 degrees
Celsius. In most places, however, summer temperatures reach above 30 degrees Celsius, and in
areas with high humidity, conditions are even warmer (Bom.gov.au 2019). While many people
enjoy the warm climate, very high temperatures can lead to a range of health problems,
especially among certain groups such as young children, the elderly, and people working
outdoors (Betterhealth.vic.gov.au 2019). The hours between 10am and 3pm are the riskiest for
sun exposure. It is essential to take precautions in scorching weather, such as sunscreen,
appropriate clothing, and hats (Healthdirect.gov.au 2019). This can also help prevent problems
such as skin cancer in later years.
Bom.gov.au. (2019). Australian Weather Calendar. [online] Available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/calendar/annual/climate.shtml [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].
This website is useful as it is government approved and has helped to make this paragraph more
academic. This has been used as it will help readers will be assured regarding the temperature
variations in different parts of Australia. They will be able to take precautions accordingly. As
the temperature varies in different places, the people living in different areas will be informed
beforehand.

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Betterhealth.vic.gov.au. (2019). Skin cancer - children. [online] Available at:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/skin-cancer-children
[Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].
This Australian Government approved gives information regarding the harmful impacts that
might affect the children. People will be able to know about the chances of skin cancer and the
ways to deal with them. Thus this article will be helping the doctors and the parents to help save
their children.
Healthdirect.gov.au. (2019). Sunburn. [online] Available at:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sunburn [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].
This has been chosen as it is from a government approved website, that helps in providing
detailed information regarding the preventions that people can take against the sunburns and
other diseases. People will be able to get accurate and proper information from the experts
regarding preventive measures against UV alerts and different types of skin problems that can
arise.

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References
Betterhealth.vic.gov.au. (2019). Skin cancer - children. [online] Available at:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/skin-cancer-children
[Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].
Bom.gov.au. (2019). Australian Weather Calendar. [online] Available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/calendar/annual/climate.shtml [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].
Healthdirect.gov.au. (2019). Sunburn. [online] Available at:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sunburn [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].