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Climate Change, Health and Multidisciplinary Approaches

A special issue of Climate (ISSN 2225-1154).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 4338

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Diogo Guedes Vidal

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Interests: sociology; research methodology; human and non-human relations; possible natures; post-sustainability; climate change and social science
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The effects of climate change on global health are undeniable and continue to intensify, with urban areas being particularly vulnerable. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, shifts in disease vectors, and air-pollution-related illnesses pose complex challenges to communities and healthcare systems worldwide, challenging democratic institutions and the stability of social dynamics. To address these multifaceted issues, a holistic approach is required. This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical solutions by facilitating a cross-disciplinary dialogue. It emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary approaches when addressing the diverse health-related challenges stemming from climate change. The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers and experts to share their insights, strategies, and findings, ultimately contributing to the development of informed policies and resilient communities.

By focusing on the intersection of climate change and health, we aim to advance the knowledge, collaboration, and sustainable practices that are essential in the context of a changing climate.

We invite contributions that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

Health Vulnerabilities due to Climate Change: Investigations into the populations most vulnerable to climate change impacts and the associated health risks.

Health Adaptation and Resilience: Studies on adaptive measures and interventions to enhance health resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.

Eco-Health Approaches: Research on the interdependencies between ecosystems, climate and human health.

Policy and Governance: Analyses of policy frameworks and governance structures that promote climate-resilient health systems.

Community Engagement: Articles highlighting community-based initiatives and engagement as a response to climate-related health issues.

Dr. Diogo Guedes Vidal
Dr. Hélder Silva Lopes
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Keywords

  • climate change
  • global health
  • extreme weather events
  • air pollution
  • health adaptation
  • health resilience
  • eco-health approach
  • multidisciplinary approaches
  • health vulnerabilities due to climate change
  • urban resilience
  • climate change narratives
  • utopian and dystopian climate change

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Influence of Climatic Conditions and Atmospheric Pollution on Admission to Emergency Room During Warm Season: The Case Study of Bari
by Mariagrazia D’Emilio, Enza Iudice, Patrizia Riccio and Maria Ragosta
Climate 2025, 13(4), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13040067 - 26 Mar 2025
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The study of the effects of climate change and air pollution on human health is an interesting topic for wellbeing projects in urban areas. We present a method for highlighting how adverse weather and environmental conditions affect human health and influence emergency room [...] Read more.
The study of the effects of climate change and air pollution on human health is an interesting topic for wellbeing projects in urban areas. We present a method for highlighting how adverse weather and environmental conditions affect human health and influence emergency room admissions during the summer in an urban area. Daily apparent temperature, a biometeorological index, was used to characterize thermal discomfort while atmospheric concentrations of PM10 and NOX were used as indicators of unfavorable environmental conditions. We analyzed how the above parameters influence the emergency room access, considering all the different pathologies. Over the four years analyzed, we identified the periods during which environmental conditions (both thermal discomfort and pollutant concentrations) were unfavorable, the persistence of these conditions, and verified that during these days, the average daily number of emergency room visits increased. Visits for ENT and dermatological disorders also showed significant increases. Our analysis showed that emergency room access is useful in evaluating the impact of unfavorable climatic and environmental conditions on human health during the summer period; vice versa, our results could be used to optimize resource management in emergency rooms during this specific period of the year. Full article
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Examining Recent Climate Changes in Ghana and a Comparison with Local Malaria Case Rates
by Ekuwa Adade, Steven Smith and Andrew Russell
Climate 2025, 13(3), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13030048 - 27 Feb 2025
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This study investigated recent climate changes in Ghana and compared these changes to a new malaria case rates dataset for 2008–2022. The analysis was implemented at three spatial scales: national, regional, and by ‘climate zone’ (i.e., coastal, savannah, and forest zones). Descriptive statistics, [...] Read more.
This study investigated recent climate changes in Ghana and compared these changes to a new malaria case rates dataset for 2008–2022. The analysis was implemented at three spatial scales: national, regional, and by ‘climate zone’ (i.e., coastal, savannah, and forest zones). Descriptive statistics, qualitative discussion and correlation analysis were used to compare the climate variability to the malaria case rates. The climate analysis identified a general warming over the period with a mid-2010s maximum temperature peak in the forest and savannah zones, also associated with changes in the annual temperature cycle. Malaria case rates increased between 2008 and 2013, decreased sharply in 2014, and then decreased steadily from 2015 to 2022 for all scales. The sharp decline was broadly coincident with a change in the temperature regime that would provide a less favourable environment for the malaria vectors (precipitation and humidity showed no comparable changes). These coincident changes were particularly noticeable for an increase in maximum temperatures in the savannah and coastal zones in the key malaria transmission months after 2014. Correlation analysis showed statistically significant (p < 0.05) relationships between malaria case rates and mean and maximum temperatures at the national scale, and malaria case rates and mean, maximum, and minimum temperatures for the coastal climate zone (precipitation and humidity showed no significant correlations). However, more sophisticated methods are required to further understand this multidimensional system. Full article
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The Impact of Atmospheric Temperature Variations on Glycaemic Patterns in Children and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
by Piero Chiacchiaretta, Stefano Tumini, Alessandra Mascitelli, Lorenza Sacrini, Maria Alessandra Saltarelli, Maura Carabotta, Jacopo Osmelli, Piero Di Carlo and Eleonora Aruffo
Climate 2024, 12(8), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12080121 - 12 Aug 2024
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Seasonal variations in glycaemic patterns in children and young adults affected by type 1 diabetes are currently poorly studied. However, the spread of Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems and of dedicated platforms for the synchronization and conservation of [...] Read more.
Seasonal variations in glycaemic patterns in children and young adults affected by type 1 diabetes are currently poorly studied. However, the spread of Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems and of dedicated platforms for the synchronization and conservation of CGM reports allows an efficient approach to the comprehension of these phenomena. Moreover, the impact that environmental parameters may have on glycaemic control takes on clinical relevance, implying a need to properly educate patients and their families. In this context, it can be investigated how blood glucose patterns in diabetic patients may have a link to outdoor temperatures. Therefore, in this study, the relationship between outdoor temperatures and glucose levels in diabetic patients, aged between 4 and 21 years old, has been analysed. For a one-year period (Autumn 2022–Summer 2023), seasonal variations in their CGM metrics (i.e., time in range (TIR), Time Above Range (TAR), Time Below Range (TBR), and coefficient of variation (CV)) were analysed with respect to atmospheric temperature. The results highlight a negative correlation between glucose in diabetic patients and temperature patterns (R value computed considering data for the entire year; Ry = −0.49), behaviour which is strongly confirmed by the analysis focused on the July 2023 heatwave (R = −0.67), which shows that during heatwave events, the anticorrelation is accentuated. The diurnal analysis shows how glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day, potentially correlating with atmospheric diurnal temperature changes in addition to the standard trend. Data captured during the July 2023 heatwave (17–21 July 2023) highlight pronounced deviations from the long-term average, signalling the rapid effects of extreme temperatures on glucose regulation. Our findings underscore the need to integrate meteorological parameters into diabetes management and clinical trial designs. These results suggest that structured diabetes self-management education of patients and their families should include adequate warnings about the effects of atmospheric temperature variations on the risk of hypoglycaemia and about the negative effects of excessive therapeutic inertia in the adjustment of insulin doses. Full article
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