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Association of Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity With Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Among Hospitalized Children in Suzhou, Eastern China: A Time‐Series Analysis

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · 7d

🦠Study in Suzhou, China finds RSV risk peaks at 7.5°C & rises with high humidity.

🌡️Cold & humid days drove 55% of cases.

💡This highlights weather’s key role in pediatric RSV and need for climate-informed health planning.

#RSV #ClimateHealth #GeoHealth

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Temperature had an inverted U-shape with respiratory syncytial virus infections, while relative humidity was positively correlated The risk effects of extreme climatic factors were observed on th...

PM2.5‐Associated Premature Mortality Attributable to Hot‐And‐Polluted Episodes and the Inequality Between the Global North and the Global South

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · 8d

🔥💨Hot-and-polluted days are rising worldwide, driving ~694k deaths since 1990, with 80% in the Global South.

🌎After 2010, PM2.5 levels in the North surged again.

❗Heat + pollution = growing global health crisis.

#ClimateChange #AirPollution #GeoHealth

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HPE frequency and PM2.5 intensity during HPEs have increased globally, with the Global North surpassing the Global South after 2010 Acute PM2.5 exposure during HPEs caused around 694,440 prematur...

Overexposed and Understudied: Environmental Risks Among Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Phoenix, Arizona

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · 9d

🌡️ Older adults experiencing homelessness in Phoenix face extreme heat & air pollution daily.

🌆 Surveys show awareness but limited city support. Urgent need for better transport, healthcare & cooling access.

#HeatHealth #Homelessness #ClimateJustice #GeoHealth

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Heat and air pollution significantly impact travel and health for older adults experiencing homelessness in Phoenix, Arizona Measured thermal exposures exceeded safe thresholds; particulate matte...

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · 29d

🌡️ In Brazil, extreme heat paired with low temperature variability led to a 4.4% rise in hospitalizations vs. a 2.7% increase on high-variability days.

🚑 Stable, hot days may be especially dangerous for health.

#HeatHealth #ClimateChange #GeoHealth

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Heat Waves and Early Birth: Exploring Vulnerability by Individual‐ and Area‐Level Factors

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Sep 10

👶☀️ Study of 3.9M U.S. births finds heat waves raise risk of early term & preterm birth, with strongest effects in young mothers, low education, and disadvantaged communities.

#MaternalHealth #ClimateChange #HeatHealth #GeoHealth

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Heat waves are associated with a modest acute increase in risk of preterm and early term birth (ETB) Stronger ETB effects are seen in younger, less educated mothers living in areas with more soci...

Associations Between Temperature and Location of Injury or Condition Among Heat‐Related Emergency Department Visits

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Sep 9

☀️ Heat illness risk depends on location.

🛣️ Emergency data show higher risk on farms, industrial sites, recreation areas, and streets during extreme heat.

💡Targeted interventions are needed to reduce exposure in these hotspots.

#HeatHealth #ClimateChange #GeoHealth

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Effect of Short‐Term Exposure to Ambient Temperatures on Parkinson's Diseases Mortality Among Elderly Aged 60 Years and Above in China, 2013–2020

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Sep 5

🧠🌡️ Study of 60k Parkinson’s deaths in China shows heat drives higher mortality risk (+20%) vs. cold.

📍 Effects varied by region but not sex/age. This highlights the need for tailored protections as climate extremes rise.

#Parkinsons #ClimateHealth #GeoHealth

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High temperatures are linked to a greater risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) mortality across the overall population, while low temperatures did not show significant effects The burden of PD mortal...

Pathways for Potential Exposure to Onshore Oil and Gas Wastewater: What We Need to Know to Protect Human Health

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

⚡The U.S. produced ~4 trillion liters of wastewater from oil & gas in 2021.

💧Reuse could ease water stress, but more research is needed to assess risks. Spills, irrigation, and road use may expose people to toxic chemicals.

#WaterQuality #PublicHealth #GeoHealth

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Oil and gas wastewater (produced water) is a complex mixture with management challenges and opportunities Use of produced water outside the oil field can reduce freshwater demands and alleviate d...

Comparing Integrated Heat Stress Indicators With Raw Meteorological Variables in Predicting Heat Stroke‐Related Ambulance Transportations in Japan

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

☀️Heat stress indicators are useful but less accurate than raw weather data in predicting heat stroke cases in Japan.

🌡️ Wet Bulb Globe Temperature performed best for HSIs, but direct meteorological inputs may be superior for prediction.

#HeatStress #GeoHealth

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The performances of multiple heat stress indicators (HSIs) in predicting daily heat stroke-related ambulance transportations were examined The use of multiple meteorological variables outperforms...

Use of Water Quality Index and Pesticides‐Related Human Health Risk Assessment for Evaluating the Surface Water Sustainability Status of the Kakia‐Esamburmbur Agricultural Watershed, Narok County, Kenya

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Aug 11

💧Study finds Kakia-Esamburmbur catchment water in Kenya is often unsafe to drink.

🚱Half of sources fail standards, 70% have unsafe pesticide levels for children. Urgent action is needed to protect public health.

#WaterQuality #PublicHealth #Kenya #GeoHealth

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The increase in water contaminants threatens ecosystems and human health, underscoring the need for effective water quality (WQ) control. This study assessed the Kakia-Esamburmbur catchment's water s...

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Aug 6

📱🌡️Wet bulb globe temperature apps are handy, but are they accurate? A new study found phone app readings average 1°C cooler than on-site tools, underestimating heat risk. More validation is needed before replacing trusted devices.

#HeatSafety #PublicHealth #GeoHealth

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AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌡️🦠 Climate extremes may reshape flu seasons. A new model shows weather anomalies, namely, anomalies of temperature and absolute humidity, can intensify outbreaks, with patterns differing by region.

#Influenza #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #GeoHealth

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AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Aug 1

🦠🐦 New study links wild bird migration and global poultry trade to the rapid spread of H5N1 from 2020–2023.

🌍📈 Disease hotspots show both nature and commerce drive outbreaks, calling for One Health strategies.

#H5N1 #AvianFlu #OneHealth #GeoHealth

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AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔥🌫️New AI model FIRA improves wildfire smoke forecasting by predicting fire spread & intensity in near real-time.

When paired with air quality models, it enhances PM2.5 & smoke predictions. A key step for better health protection.

#AirQuality #Wildfires #AI #GeoHealth
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AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Jul 29

🦟A new study shows West Nile virus patterns across the U.S. & Canada align with bird migration routes.

🐦 Avian flyways help shape disease spread, alongside mosquitoes, environment, and local bird populations.

#WNV #Epidemiology #BirdMigration #GeoHealth

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Regional Difference in the Association Between Long‐Term PM and Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Potential Determinants of the Difference

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌫️🫀Long-term air pollution impacts on heart health vary by region. A study in South Korea found higher CVD risk from PM exposure in urban areas vs. rural. Local factors like urbanization and emissions matter. Targeted solutions are key. #AirPollution #CVD #GeoHealth

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The association of particulate matter (PM) and cardiovascular disease incidence varies by regions Cardiovascular disease risk of PM tended to be high in urban regions Urbanization and electricit...

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Jul 24

🏗️ Urban growth in Ho, Ghana, has driven quarrying in Klefe, creating jobs, but raising health and environmental concerns.
🌱 Residents cite sedimentation, land degradation, and injuries as significant impacts of quarrying.
#UrbanDevelopment #QuarryingImpact #GeoHealth
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Times Matter, the Impact of Convective Dust Events on Air Quality in the Greater Phoenix Area, Arizona

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌪️🌵Phoenix dust storms cause sharp PM10 spikes that daily averages miss, with 10-min levels up to 28x higher. Real exposure is underestimated using traditional monitoring. Real-time monitoring is key to protecting public health.
#AirQuality #DustStorms #GeoHealth

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High PM10 concentrations measured during short-duration convective dust events in the Phoenix area from July to August 2015 to 2021 Convective dust events cause significant short-term spikes in P...

Long‐Term Impacts of Global Solid Biofuel Emissions on Ambient Air Quality and Human Health for 2000–2019

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AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · May 14

🔥💨 Solid biofuels contribute to air pollution and health risks, causing ~1.43M premature deaths annually. While China saw improvements between 2000-2019, India and the rest of Asia saw sharp increases, requiring clean energy shifts.
#AirPollution #CleanEnergy #GeoHealth
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Global solid biofuel emissions increased up to 23.61 μg ${\upmu }\mathrm{g}$/m3 PM2.5 and 13.69 ppbv O3 concentrations during 2000–2019 An annual total of 1.11–1.43 million deaths occurred global...

Short‐Term Associations Between Ambient Ozone and Acute Myocardial Infarction Onset Among Younger Patients: Results From the VIRGO Study

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · May 12

🫁♥️ Short-term increased ozone exposure is linked to higher heart attack risk in adults aged 18–55.
🩺 Risk was greater among non-Hispanic Black patients, highlighting the need for targeted, equitable interventions.
#AirPollution #HeartHealth #GeoHealth #HealthEquity

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Short-term ozone exposure was associated with increased risk for acute myocardial infarction at lag 4–5 days in patients aged 18–55 years Association with ozone was more pronounced for non-ST-seg...

EnvironMental Health: A Framework for an Emerging Field at the Intersection of the Environment and Mental Health Crises

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · May 1

🌿🧠 Emerging research links air, water, green space, and chemical exposure to mental and cognitive health outcomes like ADHD, dementia, and mood disorders.

💡 Protecting our environment may be key to addressing the global mental health crisis.

#MentalHealth #GeoHealth

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The increasing urgency of the environmental and mental health crises warrant for a deeper understanding of their interactions Environmental factors play a key role in the etiology of mental healt...

Geospatial Analysis of Food Insecurity and Adverse Human Health Outcomes in the United States

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Apr 30

Food insecurity is strongly linked to higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease—especially in the U.S. South. States with high food insecurity saw up to 23% more diabetes cases and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

#FoodInsecurity #Diabetes #GeoHealth

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Significant associations were identified for food insecurity with diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in the United States Food insecurity rate shows spatial variations across the United States...

AGU GeoHealth Journal @geohealthjournal.bsky.social · Apr 25

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