Extreme Heat Preparedness and Human Health - GeoHealth Early Career Webinar

Explore the relationship between extreme heat and human health in urban areas of India through this informative webinar. Gain insights into Dr. Amruta Nori-Sarma's epidemiological research, which supports the development and implementation of heat action plans. Learn about methods for evaluating the effectiveness of these plans and ongoing research on climate impacts on vulnerable communities' health. Discover the speaker's background as an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, studying environmental exposures related to climate change. Delve into topics such as the threat of climate change to health, environment and health in India, mortality rates due to extreme heat, and policy implications. Understand the approaches used in temperature and mortality studies, including generalized additive models and propensity score matching. Examine heat wave characteristics, community-specific mortality relationships, and potential heat wave definitions. Explore the evaluation of existing heat action plans, adaptation strategies like cooling centers, and locally-relevant protective measures. Conclude with insights on relocating maternity wards and their impact on neonatal health.