The association between extreme weather events and depression risk in postmenopausal women: cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)

This study reveals significant associations between various extreme weather exposures and depression in postmenopausal women. Although these effects are small, they may accumulate over long-term exposure or in high-risk populations, potentially leading to greater public health impacts at the population level. This research provides important empirical support for a deeper understanding of the effects of climate change on mental health.