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June 14, 2026Journal of Aging StudiesOpen Access

Climate change-related weather emergencies, aging and inequalities among racialized older adults: An intersectional climate justice framework informed scoping review

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BOBlessing Ugochi OjembeOOOluwagbemiga OyinlolaFUFond Udoh

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Overview

Scoping review examines climate change impacts on racialized older adults, suggesting a need for equitable preparedness.

Key Points

  • This review aims to understand the impacts of climate change on racialized older adults, focusing on their unique vulnerabilities.
  • Conducted a scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley's framework.
  • Searched across 13 databases, yielding 28 relevant studies.
  • Focused on experiences of community-dwelling racialized older adults.
  • Racialized older adults exhibit layered vulnerabilities due to age-related decline and chronic conditions.
  • Factors such as low income, limited education, and inadequate housing compound these vulnerabilities.
  • The review underscores the necessity for equity-focused climate preparedness and community engagement.

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Ojembe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e456cb1cc60ccdea8a77ahttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaging.2026.101439
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