Extreme Heat and Health Research Overview

This presentation gives a brief overview of key research findings related to extreme heat and health, suitable for an 8-10 minute presentation. We highlight key findings related to urban heat islands, cardiovascular outcomes, and respiratory outcomes, and provide context for the environmental data used to conduct this research and the role of extreme heat in mediating health processes.

Impact/Purpose

The purpose of this presentation is to provide a brief overview several research projects that each address some aspect of the relationship between extreme heat exposure and health. The presentation provides background and context for why extreme heat exposure is an important topic for health research, then highlights key findings from recently published or completed research projects that focus on extreme heat exposure and a health outcome of clinical or epidemiological significance. Included health outcomes include respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac arrhythmias.

Citation

Keeler, C. Extreme Heat and Health Research Overview. Climate Health Cafe, Boston (Virtual), MA, February 05 - 07, 2024.