Interpersonal violence associated with hot weather

Mahendran, Rahini; Xu, Rongbin; Li, Shanshan; Lee, Hyewon

doi:10.1016/s2542-5196(21)00210-2

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“…On the one hand, the effect of temperature on intentional injury may be explained by the biological theory, that is, high temperatures induce interpersonal violence or self-harm by increasing the emotions of discomfort, frustration, and impulsive aggression 37 , 38 . On the other hand, routine activity theory suggests that higher ambient temperatures may cause people to spend more time outdoor, thereby increasing the opportunities for face-to-face social contact and creating the environments for arguments, confrontation, or crime 39 , 40 .…”

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Temperature-related mortality in China from specific injury

Meng

et al. 2023

Nat Commun

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Injury poses heavy burden on public health, accounting for nearly 8% of all deaths globally, but little evidence on the role of climate change on injury exists. We collect data during 2013-2019 in six provinces of China to examine the effects of temperature on injury mortality, and to project future mortality burden attributable to temperature change driven by climate change based on the assumption of constant injury mortality and population scenario. The results show that a 0.50% (95% confident interval (CI): 0.13%–0.88%) increase of injury mortality risk for each 1 °C rise in daily temperature, with higher risk for intentional injury (1.13%, 0.55%–1.71%) than that for unintentional injury (0.40%, 0.04%–0.77%). Compared to the 2010s, total injury deaths attributable to temperature change in China would increase 156,586 (37,654–272,316) in the 2090 s under representative concentration pathways 8.5 scenario with the highest for transport injury (64,764, 8,517–115,743). Populations living in Western China, people aged 15–69 years, and male may suffer more injury mortality burden from increased temperature caused by climate change. Our findings may be informative for public health policy development to effectively adapt to climate change.

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Temperature-related mortality in China from specific injury

Meng

et al. 2023

Nat Commun

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“…111 In a retrospective study between 2007 and 2017 in the United States, every 5°C rise in daily mean temperature was associated with a 4.5% increase in sex offences in the following 0-8 days. 112 A nationwide analysis in Japan found that assault increased linearly with the rise in daily temperatures. 112 In addition to the direct impacts of heat on mental and behavioral health, heat may also indirectly contribute to conflict and suicide-along with broader societal instability-by exacerbating food insecurity and economic distress and inequality, [113][114][115] especially in poorer countries.…”

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“…112 A nationwide analysis in Japan found that assault increased linearly with the rise in daily temperatures. 112 In addition to the direct impacts of heat on mental and behavioral health, heat may also indirectly contribute to conflict and suicide-along with broader societal instability-by exacerbating food insecurity and economic distress and inequality, [113][114][115] especially in poorer countries. In India, crop-damaging temperatures have been linked to farmer suicides-with research estimating that warming is responsible for roughly 59,000 suicides, 116 or nearly 7% of the country's increase in suicides, over the past 30 years.…”

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“…Heat waves have also been shown to contribute to suicide: temperature increases in the United States and Mexico are expected to drive suicide rates up by 1.4% and 2.3%, respectively, by 2050—roughly the same impact as economic recessions 111 . In a retrospective study between 2007 and 2017 in the United States, every 5°C rise in daily mean temperature was associated with a 4.5% increase in sex offences in the following 0–8 days 112 . A nationwide analysis in Japan found that assault increased linearly with the rise in daily temperatures 112 …”

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Acute and chronic impacts of heat stress on planetary health

Sampath

Shalakhti

Veidis

et al. 2023

Allergy

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Heat waves are increasing in intensity, frequency, and duration causing significant heat stress in all living organisms. Heat stress has multiple negative effects on plants affecting photosynthesis, respiration, growth, development, and reproduction. It also impacts animals leading to physiological and behavioral alterations, such as reduced caloric intake, increased water intake, and decreased reproduction and growth. In humans, epidemiological studies have shown that heat waves are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There are many biological effects of heat stress (structural changes, enzyme function disruption, damage through reactive oxygen or nitrogen species). While plants and animals can mitigate some of these effects through adaptive mechanisms such as the generation of heat shock proteins, antioxidants, stress granules, and others, these mechanisms may likely be inadequate with further global warming. This review summarizes the effects of heat stress on plants and animals and the adaptative mechanisms that have evolved to counteract this stress.

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“…Hospital study [28], and also the pooled prevalence of PPD in Ethiopia (22.9%) [29] was higher than the global (17.2%) [18] and the sub-Saharan Africa averages (13.5%) [30]. The Afar Regional National State is one of the hottest regions in Ethiopia, and the burden of maternal depression is anticipated to be higher due to the reasons as follows: (i) a higher level of intimate partner violence (IPV) related to higher aggression [31,32]; (ii) an increased serotonin production due to high temperatures [33]; and iii) sleeping di culties attributed to excessive heat [34].…”

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Postpartum depression and associated factors in Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia

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Mohammed

Ibrahim

et al. 2022

Preprint

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Background: Understanding the magnitude and associated factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in the pastoral and hot region of the Afar Region is essential to identify current gains and future gaps for accelerating efforts in reducing the burden of PPD. No previously published study has examined the prevalence and associated factors of PPD in pastoral communities in Ethiopia (including the Afar Region). Accordingly, we investigated the prevalence and associated factors of PPD among postpartum women in the Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2021. Postpartum women who visited the Expanded Program of Immunisation (EPI) units of health facilities were included. We used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to measure PPD. Multivariable logistic regression modelling was applied to investigate associations between sociodemographic, obstetric and health service, and psychosocial factors with PPD. Results∶ The overall prevalence of PPD was 37.4% with a 95% confidence interval (CI) from 32.0% to 43.0%. Postpartum women with a family history of mental illness (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.34; 95% CI: 1.24, 4.41), who had trouble in infant feeding (AOR = 4.26; 95% CI: 2.32, 7.83), and those who experienced intimate partner violence (AOR = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.58, 6.04) were positively associated with PPD. Postpartum women who attained high school education were less likely to experience PPD compared to those who did not attain formal schooling (AOR = 0.31; 95% CI: 0.12, 0.82). Conclusion: Our findings showed that the prevalence of PPD is higher than the national and global averages. Findings from the study warranted the need for a PPD screening program and targeted interventions for pastoral postpartum women with risk factors.

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Interpersonal violence associated with hot weather

Cited by 30 publications

References 10 publications

Temperature-related mortality in China from specific injury

Temperature-related mortality in China from specific injury

Acute and chronic impacts of heat stress on planetary health

Postpartum depression and associated factors in Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia

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