Twenty-first-century demographic and social inequalities of heat-related deaths in Brazilian urban areas.

ABSTRACT: Population exposure to heat waves (HWs) is increasing worldwide due to climate change, significantly affecting society, including public health. Despite its significant vulnerabilities and limited adaptation resources to rising temperatures, South America, particularly Brazil, lacks research on the health impacts of temperature extremes, especially on the role played by socioeconomic factors in the risk of heat-related illness. Here, we present a comprehensive analysis of the effects of HWs on mortality rates in the 14 most populous urban areas, comprising approximately 35% of the country's population. Excess mortality during HWs was estimated through the observed-to-expected ratio (O/E) for total deaths during the events identified. Moreover, the interplay of intersectionality and vulnera

SUBMITTER: Monteiro Dos Santos D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807764 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature