Associations between high ambient temperatures and heat waves with mental health outcomes: a systematic review

Thompson, R.S.; Hornigold, Rachael; Page, Lisa; Waite, Thomas D.

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2018.06.008

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“…Additionally, high ambient temperature can aggravate the harm of noise on the auditory system [38] and abate digestive function [32]. Heat-related mental symptoms like anxiety and dysphoria also have serious potential risks [39].…”

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Environmental and Health Effects of Ventilation in Subway Stations: A Literature Review

Wen

Leng

Shen

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Environmental health in subway stations, a typical type of urban underground space, is becoming increasingly important. Ventilation is the principal measure for optimizing the complex physical environment in a subway station. This paper narratively reviews the environmental and health effects of subway ventilation and discusses the relevant engineering, environmental, and medical aspects in combination. Ventilation exerts a notable dual effect on environmental health in a subway station. On the one hand, ventilation controls temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality to ensure human comfort and health. On the other hand, ventilation also carries the potential risks of spreading air pollutants or fire smoke through the complex wind environment as well as produces continuous noise. Assessment and management of health risks associated with subway ventilation is essential to attain a healthy subway environment. This, however, requires exposure, threshold data, and thereby necessitates more research into long-term effects, and toxicity as well as epidemiological studies. Additionally, more research is needed to further examine the design and maintenance of ventilation systems. An understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms and aerodynamic characteristics of various pollutants can help formulate ventilation strategies to reduce pollutant concentrations. Moreover, current comprehensive underground space development affords a possibility for creating flexible spaces that optimize ventilation efficiency, acoustic comfort, and space perception.

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Section: Temperaturementioning

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Environmental and Health Effects of Ventilation in Subway Stations: A Literature Review

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Leng

Shen

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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“…At present, research on the mental health hazards of UHIs is very limited [20], and existing research results are mostly located in the social and cultural backgrounds and spatial composition of urban areas in Western countries. The current study was located in Nanjing, a typical megacity affected by heat waves.…”

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The Influence of Summertime Heat Waves on Emotional Health

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Deng

Yang

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Background: With increases in global urbanization and global warming, there are corresponding increases in urban heat island effects. Heat wave disasters are occurring more frequently, posing direct and indirect mental health hazards to urban residents. The impact of high ambient temperatures on emotional health is a scientific problem that needs clarification. Methods: Data collected through 386 valid emotions questionnaire and temperature data measured on heat wave days were analyzed using GIS, SPSS and MATLAB software to study the influence of heat waves on the negative emotions of middle-aged and older adults (over 40-years-old). Results: The results indicate that the degree of influence of high temperatures on various negative emotions differs significantly, as some emotional responses tend to fluctuate while others steadily worsen. The progression of emotional responses is distressed > irritable > nervous > hostile. With increasing temperatures, phase-based changes in emotional states occur, with different emotional states corresponding to different temperature thresholds; the temperature thresholds for distress, nervousness, and hostility were shown to be 38°C/43°C, 40°C/44°C, 43°C, respectively. Conclusions: Ambient temperatures exceeding 35°C have a significant negative impact on the emotional health of middle-aged and older adults. Irritability and nervousness monotonically increase, while distress and hostility tend to fluctuate. This study contributes to the prevention and management of the harmful effects of heat waves on emotions, providing basic information applicable to the design of layouts for urban green spaces to reduce the effects of urban heat islands.

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“…We must remember, however, that air pollution and global warming are both consequences of climate change and are deeply associated [2]. There is strong evidence that high ambient temperature is associated with the suicide risk, and increased morbidity and mortality among people with known mental health problems [3]. Many studies have highlighted the close relationships existing between heat waves and mental disorders, such as psychological exhaustion, anxiety, mood disorders, and dementia, as well as the association of extreme heat exposures with aggressive behaviors [4].…”

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Letter to the editor (January 1, 2019) concerning the paper “Impact of air pollution on depression and suicide”

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Magnavita

2019

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Associations between high ambient temperatures and heat waves with mental health outcomes: a systematic review

Cited by 261 publications

References 52 publications

Environmental and Health Effects of Ventilation in Subway Stations: A Literature Review

Environmental and Health Effects of Ventilation in Subway Stations: A Literature Review

The Influence of Summertime Heat Waves on Emotional Health

Letter to the editor (January 1, 2019) concerning the paper “Impact of air pollution on depression and suicide”

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