The Spectrum of Heat-Related Diseases - A Meta-Review.

IF 2.4 3区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-09-16 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/ijph.2025.1608592

J Thiel, A Seim, B Stephan, M Sedlmayr, E Prochaska, E Henke

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Abstract

Objectives: Global warming affects health and puts a strain on the healthcare system. Prediction models can forecast healthcare demand and optimize resource allocation. The aim of this study was to identify heat-related diseases and their influencing factors necessary for the development of such a prediction model.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Embase and Medline databases. The focus was on reviews of heat-related diseases published within the past 30 years in the German and English languages. A qualitative synthesis of the results was conducted.

Results: The literature search produced a total of 737 results. A total of 15 reviews were included in the synthesis. As a result of the synthesis, a spectrum of heat-related diseases such as electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, respiratory disease, mental health issues, infectious diseases and other diseases were identified. Furthermore, specific climatic and other influencing factors were determined.

Conclusion: The meta-review highlighted a wide range of diseases that can occur in connection with heat, along with their influencing factors. The findings can serve as the basis for developing preventive measures such as a prediction model in order to better forecast the resource load due to acute heat.

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热相关疾病的光谱-一个元综述。

目标：全球变暖影响健康，给医疗保健系统带来压力。预测模型可以预测医疗需求，优化资源配置。本研究的目的是确定与热有关的疾病及其影响因素，以建立这样的预测模型。方法：在PubMed、Embase和Medline数据库中进行文献检索。重点是对过去30年内以德语和英语发表的与热有关的疾病的评论。对结果进行了定性综合。结果：文献检索共产生737条结果。该综合报告共收录了15篇综述。作为合成的结果，确定了一系列与热有关的疾病，如电解质失衡、心血管疾病、肾脏疾病、呼吸系统疾病、精神健康问题、传染病和其他疾病。此外，还确定了具体的气候和其他影响因素。结论：荟萃综述强调了与热有关的一系列疾病及其影响因素。研究结果可作为制定预测模型等预防措施的基础，以便更好地预测急性高温引起的资源负荷。

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International Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

2.20%

发文量

269

审稿时长

12 months

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Public Health publishes scientific articles relevant to global public health, from different countries and cultures, and assembles them into issues that raise awareness and understanding of public health problems and solutions. The Journal welcomes submissions of original research, critical and relevant reviews, methodological papers and manuscripts that emphasize theoretical content. IJPH sometimes publishes commentaries and opinions. Special issues highlight key areas of current research. The Editorial Board''s mission is to provide a thoughtful forum for contemporary issues and challenges in global public health research and practice.