Health system adaptations for extreme heat: Protocol for an international scoping review of reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to map the international evidence for extreme heat related adaptation strategies by health systems, with a particular focus on how heat-vulnerable populations and local situational awareness are considered in these strategies.

Introduction

Since the Paris Climate Accords in 2015, awareness has increased of the health risks posed by extreme heat along with interest in adaptations which aim to reduce heat-health-risks for vulnerable populations. However, the extant literature on these adaptations suggest they are insufficient, and call for research to examine whether, how, and what adaptations for extreme heat are effective as public health interventions.

Inclusion criteria

We will include English-language review articles describ

SUBMITTER: Richmond J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11257315 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature