The impact of climate change on the mental health of the ageing population: a systematic review

Climate change poses a significant threat to older adults' mental and cognitive health. The severe geographic research imbalance, neglecting low- and middle-income settings-especially sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia-represents a major global health failure. Future research and funding must prioritise these high-risk, low-evidence regions and shift towards the development and testing of interventions.

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Aging & Mental Health
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2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2026.2634140
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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The impact of climate change on the mental health of the ageing population: a systematic review

Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Erhabor Sunday Idemudia, Lawrence E Ugwu
Aging & Mental Health
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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The impact of climate change on the mental health of the ageing population: a systematic review

Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Erhabor Sunday Idemudia, Lawrence E Ugwu
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Abstract

Climate change poses a significant threat to older adults' mental and cognitive health. The severe geographic research imbalance, neglecting low- and middle-income settings-especially sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia-represents a major global health failure. Future research and funding must prioritise these high-risk, low-evidence regions and shift towards the development and testing of interventions.

Aging & Mental Health
North-West University (ZA), Osun State University (NG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 39%
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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