Health Effects of Cyclones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More intense cyclones are expected in the future as a result of climate change. A comprehensive review is urgently needed to summarize and update the evidence on the health effects of cyclones.

Objectives

We aimed to provide a systematic review with meta-analysis of current evidence on the risks of all reported health outcomes related to cyclones and to identify research gaps and make recommendations for further research.

Methods

We systematically searched five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) for relevant studies in English published before 21 December 2022. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we developed inclusion criteria, screened the literature,

SUBMITTER: Huang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461789 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature