Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan
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 as...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d65b43b10f144b75a30cef62bef038b72025-08-20T02:26:42ZengSAGE PublishingEnvironmental Health Insights1178-63022024-11-011810.1177/11786302241303584Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, PakistanMuddassir Syed SaleemSyeda Zehra FatimaHamza KamranAyesha NoumanKhadija BibiRising 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.https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241303584 |
| spellingShingle | Muddassir Syed Saleem Syeda Zehra Fatima Hamza Kamran Ayesha Nouman Khadija Bibi Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan Environmental Health Insights |
| title | Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan |
| title_full | Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan |
| title_short | Impact of Rising Summer Temperatures on Government Sector Tertiary Care Emergency Centers: Addressing Heatstroke and Associated Death Rates in Karachi, Pakistan |
| title_sort | impact of rising summer temperatures on government sector tertiary care emergency centers addressing heatstroke and associated death rates in karachi pakistan |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241303584 |
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