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Explore the impact of climate change on human health and assess adaptation interventions.

February 2, 2026PLoS Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

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

TBTill BärnighausenHeidelberg University HLHelen LumbardPublic Library of Science

Key Points

Explore the impact of climate change on human health and assess adaptation interventions.
Analysis of climate change effects on health
Evaluation of adaptation interventions
Assessment of desirability and financial viability
Focus on low- and middle-income countries
Increased frequency of extreme weather events threatens health
Adaptation interventions are crucial for protecting vulnerable populations
Need for financial support and implementation strategies is urgent

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.

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