What tools are available to assess climate and environmental health impacts on perinatal families with an equity lens? A rapid review of the Canadian context.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This rapid review is designed to identify existing tools in the Canadian literature that assess the impacts of climate change on the health of perinatal families, particularly those who are equity-denied. Addressing the needs of equity-denied perinatal populations in the face of climate change is crucial to promoting equitable and inclusive perinatal care in Canada.

Methods

Rapid review methodology was selected to provide evidence in a timely and cost-effective manner. PubMed/MEDLINE and gray literature (Google and Google Scholar) were searched for English and French papers published from 2013 onward. The original research question, focused on climate change and health, yielded very few relevant results. Therefore, the search was broadened to include environmental

SUBMITTER: Jones AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490008 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature