Compound impact of heatwaves on vulnerable groups considering age, income, and disability.

ABSTRACT: The increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves due to climate change and urbanization have caused serious public health problems, especially in urban areas in which the heat effects are amplified by dense infrastructure and limited green space. This study examined the impact of heatwaves on vulnerable populations in Korean cities, focusing on how age, income, and disability are associated with higher health risks. In our study, we analyzed healthcare big data from 2010 to 2022 for seven major Korean cities. We employed a distributed lag non-linear model to assess the relationship between heat exposure and health outcomes, allowing us to quantify the compounded vulnerabilities due to socioeconomic and physical factors. The results showed that the association of compounded vulnerabilit

SUBMITTER: Kang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494128 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature