Human Health Adaptation Strategies to Climate-Induced Extreme Weather Events: A Systematic Review
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This systematic review evaluates the health impacts of climate-induced extreme weather events and the effectiveness of various adaptation strategies. Seventeen studies were analyzed, focusing on adaptation measures such as agricultural adjustments, renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, infrastructure redesign, and public health interventions. Significant health impacts were identified, including increased morbidity and mortality due to heatwaves, floods, and vector-borne diseases. The success of adaptation strategies was found to be highly dependent on local context, implementation capacity, and sustainability. This review underscores gaps in data quality, the generalizability of findings, and the integration of adaptation measures into public health policies. An urgent need exists for interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement to ensure sustainable, equitable health outcomes in the face of climate change. Future research should focus on these areas to strengthen public health resilience.
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In chronically arid regions, societies and institutions often develop coping mechanisms such as storage infrastructure, drought-resistant cropping systems, and established rationing regimes.
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- Authors
- Amnuaylojaroen, T., & Parasin, N.
- Affiliations
- University of Phayao (TH)
- Corresponding author
- Amnuaylojaroen, Teerachai
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- 2024-10-27
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- 5
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 724-742
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- 2673-4834 (ISSN-L)
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- 19
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- 2026: 10 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 1
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- 0.75
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- journal article
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- en
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- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- University of Phayao and Thailand Science Research and Innovation Fund (5021/2567)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Climate Change and Environmental Impact
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Keywords
- climate change adaptation, extreme weather events, human health effects, heat waves, floods, vector-borne diseases, morbidity and mortality, agricultural adaptation, renewable energy, ecological restoration, public health interventions, public health policy, community participation, health resilience
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