Health Impacts of Heat in a Changing Climate: How Can Emerging Science Inform Urban Adaptation Planning?

03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 13. Climate action 11. Sustainability 01 natural sciences 0105 earth and related environmental sciences 3. Good health
DOI: 10.1007/s40471-014-0009-1 Publication Date: 2014-04-04T05:11:14Z
ABSTRACT
Extreme heat is one of the most important global causes of weather-related mortality, and climate change is leading to more frequent and intense heat waves. Recent epidemiologic findings on heat-related health impacts have reinforced our understanding of mortality impacts of extreme heat and have shown a range of impacts on morbidity outcomes including cardiovascular, respiratory and mental health responses. Evidence is also emerging on temporal trends towards decreasing exposure-response, probably reflecting autonomous population adaptation. Many cities are actively engaged in the development of heat adaptation plans to reduce future health impacts. Epidemiologic research into the evolution of local heat-health responses over time can greatly aid adaptation planning for heat, prevention of adverse health outcomes among vulnerable populations, as well as evaluation of new interventions. Such research will be facilitated by the formation of research partnerships involving epidemiologists, climate scientists, and local stakeholders.
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