Urban heat island impacts on mental health in middle-aged and older adults

The study suggested UHI could be an environmental stressor and induce a heavier burden on mental health. The effective mitigation of urban heat stress could benefit both public health and sustainable development.

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Environment International
Published
2025-04-19
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2025.109470
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19
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Urban heat island impacts on mental health in middle-aged and older adults

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Abstract

The study suggested UHI could be an environmental stressor and induce a heavier burden on mental health. The effective mitigation of urban heat stress could benefit both public health and sustainable development.

Environment InternationalVol. 199
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN), Imperial College London (GB)
Sustainable cities and communities
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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