Impact of heat on mortality and morbidity in low and middle income countries: a review of the epidemiological evidence and considerations for future research
Heat waves and high air temperature are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
However, the majority of research conducted on this topic is focused on high income areas …
However, the majority of research conducted on this topic is focused on high income areas …
Temperature-related mortality: a systematic review and investigation of effect modifiers
Background: Understanding which populations are vulnerable and which factors affect
vulnerability to temperature-mortality associations is important to reduce the health burden …
vulnerability to temperature-mortality associations is important to reduce the health burden …
Vulnerability to heat-related mortality: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis
T Benmarhnia, S Deguen, JS Kaufman… - Epidemiology, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Addressing vulnerability to heat-related mortality is a necessary step in the
development of policies dictated by heat action plans. We aimed to provide a systematic …
development of policies dictated by heat action plans. We aimed to provide a systematic …
[HTML][HTML] Association between ambient temperature and heat waves with mortality in South Asia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background South Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change and is projected to
experience some of the highest increases in average annual temperatures throughout the …
experience some of the highest increases in average annual temperatures throughout the …
Modification of heat-related mortality in an elderly urban population by vegetation (urban green) and proximity to water (urban blue): evidence from Lisbon, Portugal
K Burkart, F Meier, A Schneider… - Environmental …, 2016 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: Urban populations are highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of heat, with
heat-related mortality showing intra-urban variations that are likely due to differences in …
heat-related mortality showing intra-urban variations that are likely due to differences in …
Rising temperatures, human health, and the role of adaptation
There is near consensus in the scientific community that humans will experience higher
future temperatures due to the ongoing accumulation of greenhouse gases in the …
future temperatures due to the ongoing accumulation of greenhouse gases in the …
[HTML][HTML] Ambient temperature and cardiovascular mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion Our findings indicate that the increase and decrease in ambient temperature
had a relationship with the cardiovascular mortality. To prevent the temperature-related …
had a relationship with the cardiovascular mortality. To prevent the temperature-related …
[HTML][HTML] Burden of cause-specific mortality attributable to heat and cold: a multicity time-series study in Jiangsu Province, China
Previous epidemiological studies primarily examined the temperature-related mortality
burden of all-cause or cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and respiratory diseases. However …
burden of all-cause or cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and respiratory diseases. However …
Defining and predicting heat waves in Bangladesh
This paper proposes a heat-wave definition for Bangladesh that could be used to trigger
preparedness measures in a heat early warning system (HEWS) and explores the climate …
preparedness measures in a heat early warning system (HEWS) and explores the climate …
'Seeing with Empty Eyes': a systems approach to understand climate change and mental health in Bangladesh
G Hayward, S Ayeb-Karlsson - Climatic Change, 2021 - Springer
Bangladesh's unique climate vulnerability is well-investigated but the mental health impacts
of climate change remain relatively unexplored. Three databases were searched for English …
of climate change remain relatively unexplored. Three databases were searched for English …