Background Heat and cold are established environmental risk factors for human health.
However, mapping the related health burden is a difficult task due to the complexity of the …

Background As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, there is recognition that public
and planetary health relies upon a ubiquitous transition to sustainable cities …

South America is experiencing severe impacts from climate change. Although the warming
of the subcontinent closely follows the global path, the rise of temperatures has been more …

Background A number of studies have reported reductions in mortality risk due to heat and
cold over time. However, questions remain about the drivers of these adaptation processes …

Despite the relevance of cities and city policies for health, there has been limited
examination of large numbers of cities aimed at characterizing urban health determinants …

Central America is highly impacted by current extreme events associated with climate
variability and the adverse effects of climate change, showing high vulnerability …

Climate change can contribute to the increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV)
diseases, the leading cause of global deaths. Accordingly, many big cities are interested in …

Abstract Background The Middle East is one of the most vulnerable regions to the impacts of
climate change, yet evidence of the heat-related mortality remains limited in this area. Our …

Population exposure to heat waves (HWs) is increasing worldwide due to climate change,
significantly affecting society, including public health. Despite its significant vulnerabilities …

The article addresses the complex climatic situation faced by the state of Rio Grande do Sul,
Brazil, which began on April 27, 2024, and extended for weeks. This unprecedented …