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Towards heat health plans in sub-Saharan Africa: case study – Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This short report examines the harmful health impacts of heatwaves in low- and middle-income countries across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and underscores the urgent need to advance climate adaptation strategies in these vulnerable regions. Given the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves due to climate change, the authors' work highlights the gaps in current heat-health policies, the disproportionate burden on vulnerable populations, and the necessary steps for strengthening public health resilience in SSA.

Source: Perspectives in Public Health

DOI: 10.1177/17579139251371988

Authors: Jennifer E Enekebe, SK Dankyi, S Fleury, ED Evci Kiraz, Pedro Beltran-Alvarez

Institutions: University of Hull, Hull York Medical School, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Adnan Menderes University

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Climate action, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4414484229

FWCI: 0.812

Cites: 21

Cited by: 2

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