Key Points Health Implications of Climate Change and Extreme Heat Heat waves are
increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity and are already a substantial threat to …

Hypertension is the primary cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and is responsible for
nearly 9 million deaths worldwide annually. Increasing evidence indicates that in addition to …

As heatwaves become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting due to climate change, the
question of breaching thermal limits becomes pressing. A wet-bulb temperature (Tw) of 35° …

Average ambient fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) concentrations have decreased in the US
in recent years, but the health benefits of this improvement among different racial/ethnic …

Moist heatwaves in the tropics and subtropics pose substantial risks to society, yet the
dynamics governing their intensity are not fully understood. The onset of deep convection …

Importance Extreme heat in the US is increasing due to climate change, while extreme cold
is projected to decline. Understanding how extreme temperature along with demographic …

Importance Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US. However, little is
known about the association between cumulative environmental burden and cardiovascular …

The study of the interplay between social factors, environmental hazards, and health has
garnered much attention in recent years. The term “exposome “was coined to describe the …

Accumulating evidence suggests that living in areas of high surrounding greenness or even
brief exposures to areas of high greenery is conducive to cardiovascular health, which may …

Background The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on the current aging society in
China is substantial. Climate change, including extreme temperatures and humidity, has a …