The influence of weather and urban environment characteristics on upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weather can independently affect the occurrence of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in urban areas. Built environments of cities could further modify exposure to weather and consequently the risk of RTIs, but their combined effects on infections are not known.

Objectives

Our aim was to synthesize evidence of the influence of weather on RTIs in urban areas and to examine whether urban built environments are associated with both weather and RTIs.

Methods

A systematic search of Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases was conducted on 9th of August 2022 following PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included in the review based on predefined criteria by screening 5,789 articles and reviewing reference lists of relevant studies. The quality of the studies was

SUBMITTER: Hyrkas-Palmu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849499 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature