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ArticleInternational journal of health geographics2026

Association between long-term, short-term spatial land surface temperature variations and health-related quality of life in Lima, Peru.

Antonio Torres-Reyes, Pablo S C Santos, Yanetsy Elisa Rodríguez León, Estefanie Quispe Salas, Alessandra Gudila Rodriguez Mercado, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Elvis Ndikum Achiri, Jan W Kantelhardt, Andreas Wienke, Jan Christian Schlüter and 1 more

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Antonio Torres-ReyesGlobal and Planetary Health Working Group, Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Pablo S C SantosGlobal and Planetary Health Working Group, Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Yanetsy Elisa Rodríguez LeónDepartment of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba.
Estefanie Quispe SalasUniversity of Lima, Lima, Perú.
Alessandra Gudila Rodriguez MercadoDepartment of Urban Planning and Design Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Melvine Anyango OtienoGlobal and Planetary Health Working Group, Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Elvis Ndikum AchiriGlobal and Planetary Health Working Group, Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Jan W KantelhardtInstitute of Physics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Andreas WienkeInstitute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther- University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Jan Christian SchlüterChair of Data Science, Faculty of Management, Construction and Real State, HAWK, Holzminden, Germany.
Eva Johanna KantelhardtGlobal and Planetary Health Working Group, Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany. eva.kantelhardt@uk-halle.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe effect of environmental exposures on self-reported health has gained attention in the literature in recent years. Rising temperatures have become a public health concern due to climate change and urbanisation at a global scale. Findings vary strongly across regions, highlighting the need for further evidence to inform data-driven decisions.

methodsThis study aimed to assess the impact of land surface temperature (LST) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among adults in Lima, Peru. We assessed 700 randomly selected adults using structured interviews covering HRQOL, sociodemographic factors, behavioural habits, and non-communicable disease (NCD) prevalence, between December 2023 and January 2024. LST was derived from satellite-based data.

resultsWe detected no association between LST and self-reported health for most of the exposure timeframes. However, we observed an association between spring and summer mean temperature for reporting perfect health and reporting problems in the usual activity and anxiety or depression dimension, respectively.

conclusionsThese findings demonstrate the complex interplay of LST as an environmental exposure and HRQOL in urban settings. Insights from this study can optimise public health policies and interventions aimed at promoting healthy behaviours, improving environmental conditions, and enhancing population well-being. Further research should investigate the observed associations across diverse geographic settings and develop targeted strategies to improve HRQOL in the context of rising global temperatures.

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Environmental ExposureHealth StatusQuality of LifeTemperatureAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeruTime FactorsAgeingEQ-5D-5L cross-sectionalHRQOLLimaLSTSelf-rated health

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