Existing Challenges and Opportunities for Advancing Drought and Health Research

被引：1

作者：

Berman, Jesse D. ^{[1
]}

Abadi, Azar M. ^{[2
]}

Bell, Jesse E. ^{[3
,4
,5
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Minnesota, Sch Publ Hlth, Div Environm Hlth Sci, Mayo Mail Code 807, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA

[2] Univ Alabama Birmingham, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Environm Hlth Sci, Birmingham, AL 35233 USA

[3] Univ Nebraska, Med Ctr Coll Publ Hlth, Dept Environm Agr & Occupat Hlth, Omaha, NE USA

[4] Univ Nebraska Lincoln, Sch Nat Resources, Lincoln, NE USA

[5] Univ Nebraska, Daugherty Water Food Global Inst, Lincoln, NE USA

来源：

CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS | 2024年 / 11卷 / 02期

关键词：

Drought; Exposure assessment; Climate change; Natural disasters; Public health; MENTAL-HEALTH; HEAT WAVES; INDUCED AMPLIFICATION; DAILY MORTALITY; EXTREME EVENTS; IMPACTS; RISK; DEFINITIONS; INFECTION; SUICIDE;

D O I：

10.1007/s40572-024-00440-z

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Purpose of ReviewDrought is one of the most far-reaching natural disasters, yet drought and health research is sparse. This may be attributed to the challenge of quantifying drought exposure, something complicated by multiple drought indices without any designed for health research. The purpose of this general review is to evaluate current drought and health literature and highlight challenges or scientific considerations when performing drought exposure and health assessments.Recent FindingsThe literature revealed a small, but growing, number of drought and health studies primarily emphasizing Australian, western European, and US populations. The selection of drought indices and definitions of drought are inconsistent. Rural and agricultural populations have been identified as vulnerable cohorts, particularly for mental health outcomes.SummaryUsing relevant examples, we discuss the importance of characterizing drought and explore why health outcomes, populations of interest, and compound environmental hazards are crucial considerations for drought and health assessments. As climate and health research is prioritized, we propose guidance for investigators performing drought-focused analyses.

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