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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of environmental heat exposure on cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus in low- & middle-income countries. Environmental Research.

Noncommunicable Diseases Climate Change

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of environmental heat exposure on cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus in low- & middle-income countries. Environmental Research.

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Siddiqui, S.A., Thiam, S., Houndodjade, C., et al.

The world’s children suffer brunt of wildfire smoke health impacts. Mongabay.
A young boy wearing a face mask stands outdoors against a concrete wall, surrounded by foliage. The lighting is warm.

Direct Injuries Air Pollution

The world’s children suffer brunt of wildfire smoke health impacts. Mongabay.

Around 270,000 children under 5 die annually from wildfire smoke, mostly in low-income countries. Studies link exposure to serious physical and mental health effects, with recent research in Mozambique showing spikes in hospital visits after fires.

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Dulisse, A.



Biodiversity and human well-being trade-offs and synergies in villages. Nature Sustainability.
A tranquil village scene with a red-roofed church, quaint houses, and lush greenery, set against dramatic cloudy skies and distant mountains.

Biodiversity Loss Land Use and Land Cover Change

Biodiversity and human well-being trade-offs and synergies in villages. Nature Sustainability.

Researchers studied 64 Central and Eastern European villages and found that biodiversity was lower in agricultural areas, while human well-being was higher near cities. Landscape complexity helped support biodiversity despite development pressures.

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Batáry, P., Gallé, R., Korányi, D., et al.

Quantifying intra-urban socio-economic and environmental vulnerability to extreme heat events in Johannesburg, South Africa. International Journal of Biometeorology.
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Climate Change Built Environment and Urbanization

Quantifying intra-urban socio-economic and environmental vulnerability to extreme heat events in Johannesburg, South Africa. International Journal of Biometeorology.

This study quantifies heat vulnerability across Johannesburg using environmental, socio-economic, and health data. Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, including improved healthcare access and green infrastructure in the city’s most high-risk communities.

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Parker, C., Mahlasi, C., for the HE2AT Center Group, et al.

Conceptual frameworks, competencies, contents and teaching methods in planetary health education for health students and professionals: a global systematic scoping review. BMC Medical Education.
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Education Equity and Justice

Conceptual frameworks, competencies, contents and teaching methods in planetary health education for health students and professionals: a global systematic scoping review. BMC Medical Education.

This review analyzed 73 global studies to identify key frameworks, competencies, content, and teaching methods in Planetary Health education. It found diverse interventions emerging, but noted limited representation from low- and middle-income countries.

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Carrion, C., Llamas, C.A., Safitri, E.D., et al.