Temperature-Related Health Impacts: A Scoping Review and Benchmarking Exercise to Inform a Heat Action Plan.

ABSTRACT: Background: Global heating is associated with adverse health impacts necessitating the implementation of Heat Action Plans (HAPs) to protect communities. Gauteng in South Africa is the most populated province, housing three cities (i.e., Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Pretoria) and 25% of the national population. Objective: Given rising temperatures and projected increases in heatwaves and hot days, we gathered literature and case studies to inform the development of a Gauteng HAP. Methods: We conducted a scoping review to inform baseline data on heat-related health impacts for Gauteng and South Africa too, followed by a benchmarking exercise that aimed to identify international best practices that may inform Gauteng's plan. Benchmarking was done using Maharashtra (Indi

SUBMITTER: Wright CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829453 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature