How do extreme Heat Events affect Health Care Utilization due to Mental Health Disorders – a Systematic Review of epidemiological Evidence
Stratil, J.M.; Hallsson, L.R.; Mühler, M.; Rossmann, S.; Tschmelitsch, S.; Schmidt, A.; Brugger, K.; Siebert, U.; Sroczynski, G. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2024 · Heft S 05 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction In the context of changing climate, the severity and likelihood of extreme heat periods are expected to increase. For an effective health care system planning, it is crucial to anticipate their effect on the health care system. While studies have indicated that ambient outdoor temperature could affect mental health, the evidence displays considerable heterogeneity and the impact of heat on mental health is not clear. Methods We conducted a systematic review assessing the effect of exposure to extreme heat periods on health care utilization for mental health disorders. We searched the databases Medli…
