Franziska Matthies-Wiesler, Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, German Research Centre for Environmental Health, Munich, Germany
Philippe Quevauviller, Vrije Universiteit Brussel & European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

1. Introduction
2. Precipitation and Temperature Extremes in a Changing Climate
3. Climate Changes and Health
4. Flooding and Public Health in a Changing Climate
5. The Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Health Nexus
6. Preparedness and Response in View of Climate Change Impacting on Health Challenges
7. The Health Costs of Hydrometeorological Extreme Events
8. Conclusions and Perspectives