The impact of heatwaves on mortality and morbidity and the associated vulnerability factors: a systematic review

FS Arsad, R Hod, N Ahmad, R Ismail… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: This study aims to investigate the current impacts of extreme temperature and
heatwaves on human health in terms of both mortality and morbidity. This systematic review …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding urban heat vulnerability: Scientometric analysis of five decades of research

F Li, T Yigitcanlar, W Li, M Nepal, K Nguyen, F Dur - Urban Climate, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Urban Heat Vulnerability (UHV) has received increasing attention over the last two
decades due to the exacerbation of global warming and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect …

Optimal allocation of local climate zones based on heat vulnerability perspective

R Zhang, J Yang, X Ma, X **ao, JC **a - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
Global climate change presents considerable heating risks to cities, necessitating the
assessment of heat vulnerability characteristics in urban areas for the advancement of …

Understanding urban heat vulnerability assessment methods: A PRISMA review

F Li, T Yigitcanlar, M Nepal, KN Thanh, F Dur - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Increasingly people, especially those residing in urban areas with the urban heat island
effect, are getting exposed to extreme heat due to ongoing global warming. A number of …

Comparison of different spatial temperature data sources and resolutions for use in understanding intra-urban heat variation

A Kianmehr, TC Lim, X Li - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we investigate the compatibility of specific vulnerability indicators and heat
exposure data and the suitability of spatial temperature-related data at a range of …

Heat vulnerability and extreme heat risk at the metropolitan scale: A case study of Taipei metropolitan area, Taiwan

TL Chen, H Lin, YH Chiu - Urban Climate, 2022 - Elsevier
Global climate change has intensified extreme climate events, such as torrential rain, heavy
snow, heatwaves, and droughts. Among all extreme disaster events, extreme heat might …

[HTML][HTML] A novel urban heat vulnerability analysis: Integrating machine learning and remote sensing for enhanced insights

F Li, T Yigitcanlar, M Nepal, KN Thanh, F Dur - Remote Sensing, 2024 - mdpi.com
Rapid urbanization and climate change exacerbate the urban heat island effect, increasing
the vulnerability of urban residents to extreme heat. Although many studies have assessed …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative assessment of heatwave vulnerability factors for the districts of Budapest, Hungary

A Buzási - Urban Climate, 2022 - Elsevier
Climate change increases the magnitude and frequency of extreme weather events
worldwide; therefore, cities are highly vulnerable areas as housing the majority of the global …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing demographic and socioeconomic susceptibilities to heatwaves in the Southeastern United Kingdom

J Sahani, P Kumar, SE Debele - Sustainable cities and society, 2024 - Elsevier
As climate change intensifies, the frequency and intensity of heatwaves are rising to pose
significant health risks. Population vulnerability, influenced by socioeconomic and …

[HTML][HTML] Heat vulnerability of Latino and Black residents in a low-income community and their recommended adaptation strategies: A qualitative study

K Lanza, J Jones, F Acuña, M Coudert, RP Bixler… - Urban Climate, 2023 - Elsevier
Latino, Black, and economically disadvantaged individuals in the US have been shown to
disproportionately live in areas characterized by urban heat islands, yet little qualitative data …