Evaluation of community-based heat adaptation interventions: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Heat adaptation strategies are crucial to minimising the adverse effects of heat on human health. We systematically reviewed published studies till February 2024 to synthesise and evaluate the evidence of the impact of community-based heat adaptation strategies on surface and indoor temperatures and health outcomes.

Methods

Two investigators independently screened relevant databases and extracted data. The review included a total of 141 studies; 124 landscape interventions, out of which 114 focused on green walls/roofs and modified pavements, 21 building modifications including altered construction materials and improved ventilation; and 45 targeted individual-level interventions including heat education and warning systems, heat action plans and modifications i

SUBMITTER: Das JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273142 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature