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Intervention research to protect human health in the era of climate extremes

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change is accelerating the frequency and severity of extreme weather events and increasingly threatening human health and life, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Research on the effectiveness of climate adaptation interventions for human health, as well as their desirability, implementation, and financial viability, are urgently required.

Source: PLoS Medicine

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004918

Authors: Till Bärnighausen, Helen Lumbard

Institutions: Heidelberg University, Heidelberg Institute of Global Health

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

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,460