Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review
Climate change presents a significant global public health challenge for animals and humans. Due to geography, climate, population, and urbanization, India is vulnerable to extreme heat. This review aims to explore the impact of heat on human and animal health in India. The publications on this topi...
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| author | Sandul Yasobant K. Shruti Lekha Poonam Trivedi Shruti Krishnan Chinmayee Kator Harleen Kaur Mudita Adaniya Anish Sinha Deepak Saxena |
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| description | Climate change presents a significant global public health challenge for animals and humans. Due to geography, climate, population, and urbanization, India is vulnerable to extreme heat. This review aims to explore the impact of heat on human and animal health in India. The publications on this topic were retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Out of 219 articles extracted, 44 were reviewed. The review included articles published in the last ten years, regardless of design. Half of the 44 articles were original studies; the rest were perspective, opinion, review studies, editorial, or commentary papers. The present review shows how heat adversely affects human health, increasing mortality and morbidity, especially during heat waves. Heat-related health issues in India include increased hospital admissions for cardiorespiratory diseases, mental health problems, reduced productivity, and agricultural yields. Vulnerable groups like workers, pregnant women, and children require targeted interventions. Limited evidence exists on the impact of heat on animals, but studies show increased health problems due to high temperatures. Targeted interventions are needed to prevent heat-related mortality and morbidity in India. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5fd6cf80d7694bcebd6751be60b5974d2025-01-14T04:12:42ZengElsevierDialogues in Health2772-65332025-06-016100203Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape ReviewSandul Yasobant0K. Shruti Lekha1Poonam Trivedi2Shruti Krishnan3Chinmayee Kator4Harleen Kaur5Mudita Adaniya6Anish Sinha7Deepak Saxena8Department of Public Health Science, Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, India; Centre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, India; School of Epidemiology & Public Health, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), Wardha, India; Global Health, Institute for Hygiene & Public Health, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany; Corresponding author at: Centre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Opp. Air Force Head Quarters, Nr. Lekawada, 382042 Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.Centre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaCentre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaCentre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaCentre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaCentre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaCentre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Public Health Programme, Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Public Health Science, Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, India; Centre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), Gujarat, India; School of Epidemiology & Public Health, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), Wardha, IndiaClimate change presents a significant global public health challenge for animals and humans. Due to geography, climate, population, and urbanization, India is vulnerable to extreme heat. This review aims to explore the impact of heat on human and animal health in India. The publications on this topic were retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Out of 219 articles extracted, 44 were reviewed. The review included articles published in the last ten years, regardless of design. Half of the 44 articles were original studies; the rest were perspective, opinion, review studies, editorial, or commentary papers. The present review shows how heat adversely affects human health, increasing mortality and morbidity, especially during heat waves. Heat-related health issues in India include increased hospital admissions for cardiorespiratory diseases, mental health problems, reduced productivity, and agricultural yields. Vulnerable groups like workers, pregnant women, and children require targeted interventions. Limited evidence exists on the impact of heat on animals, but studies show increased health problems due to high temperatures. Targeted interventions are needed to prevent heat-related mortality and morbidity in India.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277265332400039XClimate changeMortalityMorbidityHeat waveOne Health |
| spellingShingle | Sandul Yasobant K. Shruti Lekha Poonam Trivedi Shruti Krishnan Chinmayee Kator Harleen Kaur Mudita Adaniya Anish Sinha Deepak Saxena Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review Dialogues in Health Climate change Mortality Morbidity Heat wave One Health |
| title | Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review |
| title_full | Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review |
| title_short | Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review |
| title_sort | impact of heat on human and animal health in india a landscape review |
| topic | Climate change Mortality Morbidity Heat wave One Health |
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