Health risks of extreme heat

Khosla, Radhika; Jani, Anant; Perera, Rafael

doi:10.1136/bmj.n2438

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“…Khosla et al revealed that wearing lightweight, light‐colored, and loose‐fitting clothing can enhance effective body cooling. They specifically recommended the use of breathable materials like cotton or linen 87 . Augmenting this, investigations advocate for the use of hats and sunglasses for supplementary outdoor protection 88 .…”

Section: Coping Strategies—the Psychological Approachmentioning

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High temperatures on mental health: Recognizing the association and the need for proactive strategies—A perspective

Rony,

Alamgir

2023

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsThe influence of temperature on various aspects of daily life is often underestimated, and its effects on mental health are not widely recognized. Understanding and addressing the relationship between temperature and mental well‐being is crucial in the context of climate change and rising global temperatures. This perspective aimed to investigate the effects of high temperatures on mental health and identify proactive strategies to mitigate these effects.MethodsThis perspective adopted a twofold approach, including a comprehensive literature review and socioecological framework. The literature review involved extensive searches across Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus to identify relevant, peer‐reviewed articles, and reports from diverse disciplines.ResultsThe perspective emphasized the significance of recognizing heat stress and its consequences on mental well‐being. Chronic heat stress can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. Vulnerable populations include, the very young, older adults, and individuals with pre‐existing mental health conditions. Socioeconomic factors can further exacerbate vulnerability, highlighting the need for tailored strategies to manage mental health challenges during high temperatures. Additionally, the article identified and discussed proactive coping strategies to minimize both the psychological and physical impacts of heat stress. Mindfulness, stress management techniques, and therapy are suggested as effective means for individuals to manage psychological distress.ConclusionImplementing preventive measures are essential steps in promoting mental wellness in high temperatures. Proactive strategies by addressing the physiological and psychological effects of heat and considering the specific needs of vulnerable populations can help individuals and communities navigate the challenges posed by rising temperatures and promote resilience and preserve their mental well‐being.

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Section: Coping Strategies—the Psychological Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

High temperatures on mental health: Recognizing the association and the need for proactive strategies—A perspective

Rony,

Alamgir

2023

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“…With the ongoing climate change, extreme weather conditions, like storms and heat waves, are becoming more common on a global scale [ 1 ]. Such periods of extreme heat pose a serious threat to all forms of farming and agriculture and thus to the aim of feeding an ever-growing population.…”

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Healthy Aging in Times of Extreme Temperatures: Biomedical Approaches

et al. 2024

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Climate extremes and rising energy prices present interconnected global health risks. Technical solutions can be supplemented with biomedical approaches to promote healthy longevity in hot and cold conditions. In summer, reducing basal metabolic rate through mild caloric restriction or CR mimetics, such as resveratrol, can potentially be used to lower body temperature. In winter, activating brown adipose tissue (BAT) for non-shivering thermogenesis and improved metabolic health can help adaptation to colder environments. Catechins found in green tea and in other food could be alternatives to drugs for these purposes. This review examines and discusses the biomedical evidence supporting the use of CR mimetics and BAT activators for health benefits amid increasingly extreme temperatures.

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“…Exposure to extreme heat can have adverse effects on human health; for instance, the "heat stroke" is a consequence of extreme heat exposure. Exposure to extreme heat and high humidity can produce adverse health consequences such as cardiopulmonary problems in high-risk groups and can cause sleep disruption, which is associated with impaired cognitive performance [5]. In order to mitigate UHI and the effects it has on human health and energy consumption, it is necessary to possess tools to monitor the UHI effect.…”

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Determination of Air Urban Heat Island Parameters with High-Precision GPS Data

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The urban heat island (UHI) effect can contribute to extreme heat exposure. This can be detrimental to human health. In this paper, we propose a method to estimate air temperature to evaluate the spatial distribution and to monitor the intensity of the air urban heat island (AUHI) from existing GPS infrastructure. The proposed algorithm is based on the relationship between the refractivity of the troposphere and environmental variables, as well as the relationships between the zenith tropospheric delay (ZTD), a by-product of the precise point positioning technique, and the refractivity of the troposphere. The advantage of GPS data is its high temporal resolution and the availability of embedded GPS receivers. In this paper, GPS-derived ZTD data from stations in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China and Tokyo in Japan are processed to estimate the hourly AUHI intensity. The results derived from this technique are validated using meteorological data in the same cities. Mean absolute error values of 0.79 °C in Hong Kong and 0.22 °C in Tokyo are found from data from the summer. Moreover, an overall accuracy of 0.51 °C is found.

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Health risks of extreme heat

Cited by 15 publications

References 16 publications

High temperatures on mental health: Recognizing the association and the need for proactive strategies—A perspective

High temperatures on mental health: Recognizing the association and the need for proactive strategies—A perspective

Healthy Aging in Times of Extreme Temperatures: Biomedical Approaches

Determination of Air Urban Heat Island Parameters with High-Precision GPS Data

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