SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Heat Health Prevention Measures and Adaptation in Older Populations-A Systematic Review.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 51 citations in OpenAlex.
- Australian Research on Climate Change and Health Interventions: A Systematic Mapping Review.The Medical journal of Australia · 2026Pooled it
- Knowledge Gaps and Research Priorities on the Health Effects of Heatwaves: A Systematic Review of Reviews.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Mechanisms of Heat-Induced Sleep Disruption in Aging: A Narrative Review.Clocks & sleep · 2026Review
- Aggravated Risks of Emergency Hospitalizations Associated with Temperature amid Elevated Ambient Air Pollution: Evidence from a 20-Year Time-Series Study in Hong Kong.Environmental science & technology · 2025Article
- Low climate-patterned temperature and cardiovascular disease: Worldwide trends and implications for public health policy.International journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention · 2025Article
- Impact of Depression on Activation and Summer Heat Adaptation in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Concerns: Empirical Research Quantitative.Nursing open · 2025Article
- Pathway to enhancing safety behavior of construction workers through subjective well-being.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Evaluation of community-based heat adaptation interventions: a systematic review.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Heat exposure and self-rated health in older Chinese adults: the mediating roles of chronic disease and intergenerational support, 2008-2018 CLHLS.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Health Disparities and Maladaptive Behavior in Response to Extreme Heat: Impacts on Mental Health Among Older Adults.Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services · 2024Article
- Heat and Cardiovascular Mortality: An Epidemiological Perspective.Circulation research · 2024Article
- How do urban green spaces influence heat-related mortality in elderly? A realist synthesis.BMC public health · 2024Article
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- Changes in tropospheric air quality related to the protection of stratospheric ozone in a changing climate.Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology · 2023Article
- Perception of extreme hot weather and the corresponding adaptations among older adults and service providers-A qualitative study in Hong Kong.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- High Temperatures and Cardiovascular-Related Morbidity: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Heat risk communication for older adults living in the community: A scoping review.The journal of climate change and healthReview
- The role of sensors for building individual climate resilience and mitigating the impact on health services from extreme weather events such as heatwaves: A perspective review.The journal of climate change and healthArticle
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Abstract
The population of older people is increasing at a rapid rate, with those 80 years and older set to triple by 2050. This systematic review aimed to examine older people's perceptions and behaviours against existing heatwaves prevention measures and systematically categorize and analyse those measures using the Ottawa charter for health promotion framework. Peer-reviewed published literature between 22nd September 2006 and 24th April 2018 was retrieved, according to the PRISMA guidelines, from five different databases. Eighteen articles were finally included. There is a lack of published studies from developing countries. Results were categorized and analysed using the Ottawa charter five action areas. Mitigation strategies from current heat action plans are discussed and gaps are highlighted. A lack of systematic evaluation of heat action plans efficacy was identified. Older people are not demonstrating all recommended preventative measures during heatwaves. Support personnel and health professionals are not being pro-active enough in facilitating prevention of adverse effects from heatwaves. Governments are beginning to implement policy changes, but other recommended support measures outlined in the Ottawa charter are still lacking, and hence require further action. Linkage between specific components of heat action plans and outcomes cannot be ascertained; therefore, more systematic evaluation is needed.
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