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 …
[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 …
Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
Building resilience to climate change in informal settlements
Approximately 1 billion people currently live in informal settlements, primarily in urban areas
in low-and middle-income countries. Informal settlements are defined by poor-quality …
in low-and middle-income countries. Informal settlements are defined by poor-quality …
Emerging climate change-related public health challenges in Africa: A case study of the heat-health vulnerability of informal settlement residents in Dar es Salaam …
Heat has the potential to become one of the most significant public health impacts of climate
change in the coming decades. Increases in temperature have been linked to both …
change in the coming decades. Increases in temperature have been linked to both …
[HTML][HTML] Spatio-temporal development of the urban heat island in a socioeconomically diverse tropical city
Urban heat islands, where temperatures are elevated relative to non-urban surrounds, are
near-ubiquitous in cities globally. Yet, the magnitude and form of urban heat islands in the …
near-ubiquitous in cities globally. Yet, the magnitude and form of urban heat islands in the …
[PDF][PDF] Responding to climate change in cities and in their informal settlements and economies
SUMMARY THE CHALLENGES FROM INFORMALITY: One of the greatest challenges for
climate change adaptation is how to build resilience for the billion urban dwellers who are …
climate change adaptation is how to build resilience for the billion urban dwellers who are …
Using local climate zones in Sub-Saharan Africa to tackle urban health issues
In order to reduce climate-related health issues in Sub-Saharan cities, a better
understanding of the spatial and temporal processes affecting urban climates is required. In …
understanding of the spatial and temporal processes affecting urban climates is required. In …
Urban climate justice, human health, and citizen science in Nairobi's informal settlements
J Corburn, P Njoroge, J Weru, M Musya - Urban Science, 2022 - mdpi.com
Urban informal settlements or slums are among the most vulnerable places to climate-
change-related health risks. Yet, little data exist documenting environmental and human …
change-related health risks. Yet, little data exist documenting environmental and human …
[HTML][HTML] Chronic heat stress in tropical urban informal settlements
The health and economic impacts of extreme heat on humans are especially pronounced in
populations without the means to adapt. We deployed a sensor network across 12 informal …
populations without the means to adapt. We deployed a sensor network across 12 informal …