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

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.

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PLoS Medicine
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2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004918
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Intervention research to protect human health in the era of climate extremes

Helen Lumbard, Till Bärnighausen
PLoS Medicine
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Intervention research to protect human health in the era of climate extremes

Helen Lumbard, Till Bärnighausen
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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.

PLoS MedicineVol. 23(1)
Public Library of Science (US), Heidelberg University (DE), University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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