Impact of low-intensity heat events on mortality and morbidity in regions with hot, humid summers: a scoping literature review.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study is to determine the impacts of low-intensity heat on human health in regions with hot, humid summers. Current literature has highlighted an increase in mortality and morbidity rates during significant heat events. While the impacts on high-intensity events are established, the impacts on low-intensity events, particularly in regions with hot, humid summers, are less clear. A scoping review was conducted searching three databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science) using key terms based on the inclusion criteria. We included papers that investigated the direct human health impacts of low-intensity heat events (single day or heatwaves) in regions with hot, humid summers in middle- and high-income countries. We excluded papers written in languages other than English.

SUBMITTER: Strathearn M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9042961 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature