Djacinto Monteiro Dos Santos, Renata Libonati, Beatriz N Garcia, João L Geirinhas, Barbara Bresani Salvi, Eliane Lima E Silva, Julia A Rodrigues, Leonardo F Peres, Ana Russo, Renata Gracie, Helen Gurgel, Ricardo M Trigo
Population exposure to heat waves (HWs) is increasing worldwide due to climate change, significantly affecting society, including public health. Despite its significant vulnerabilities and limited adaptation resources to rising temperatures, South America, particularly Brazil, lacks research on the health impacts of temperature extremes, especially on the role played by socioeconomic factors in the risk of heat-related illness. Here, we present a comprehensive analysis of the effects of HWs on mortality rates in the 14 most populous urban areas, comprising approximately 35% of the country's population...
2024: PloS One