Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan.

Autor:	Saleem MS; Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan., Fatima SZ; Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan., Kamran H; Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan., Nouman A; Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan., Bibi K; Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Environmental health insights [Environ Health Insights] 2024 Nov 26; Vol. 18, pp. 11786302241303584. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 26 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1177/11786302241303584
Abstrakt:	Rising summer temperatures pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, particularly in low-resource settings. This article examines the impact of heatwaves on government sector tertiary care emergency centers in Karachi, Pakistan and addresses the alarming increases in heatstroke cases and associated mortality during extreme heat events. The study signifies the urgent need for adaptive measures to enhance emergency preparedness, public awareness, and heat mitigation strategies. Addressing heat-related illnesses requires collaborative efforts from healthcare providers, policymakers, and community leaders. Effective interventions can mitigate the impact of rising temperatures on vulnerable populations and reduce heat-associated mortality. Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. (© The Author(s) 2024.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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