Systematic review of the impact of heatwaves on health service demand in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Heatwaves have been linked to increased levels of health service demand in Australia. This systematic literature review aimed to explore health service demand during Australian heatwaves for hospital admissions, emergency department presentations, ambulance call-outs, and risk of mortality.

Study design

A systematic review to explore peer-reviewed heatwave literature published from 2000 to 2020.

Data sources

Articles were reviewed from six databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, PsychINFO, ProQuest, Science Direct). Search terms included: heatwave, extreme heat, ambulance, emergency department, and hospital. Studies were included if they explored heat for a period of two or more consecutive days. Studies were excluded if they did not define a threshold

SUBMITTER: Mason H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9336006 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature