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SUBMITTER: Marvi K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12820090 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Scientific reports 20251231 1
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, targeted attacks on energy infrastructure exposed civilians to heightened cold-related health risks. This study aimed to: (1) characterize respiratory infections and cold-related injuries during the conflict; (2) identify vulnerable sociodemographic groups; (3) assess household adaptations; and (4) evaluate how winter preparation influenced health outcomes. We surveyed 2311 households across 24 Ukrainian oblasts during the winter of 2022–2023. One adult pe ...[more]