The findings presented in this factsheet are derived from research conducted by two projects: AWARD-APR and HEAT-SHIELD. The early warning system developed by the AWARD-APR project uses sub-seasonal and seasonal weather patterns to predict outbreaks of diarrheal disease among children in Nepal, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The HEAT-SHIELD project developed an early warning system for use in workplaces using long-term weather forecasts (up to 46 days) and personal risk factors to protect European workers from heat stress.

The research factsheet series comprises 14 factsheets condensing complex research findings into easily understandable summaries. It aims to ensure that policymakers, civil society, researchers, health professionals, and the public have access to key insights on the health implications of climate change. It showcases key findings on climate change and health from the EU and Belmont Forum projects that are part of the ENBEL project network. The series includes findings from research produced by four EU-funded projects and one JPI Climate project in the ENBEL network and from projects funded by Belmont Forum CEH1projects.