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1 week agoTemperature-Related Hospitalization Burden under Climate Change
Climate change has significantly increased adverse effects on human health, particularly through a higher burden of temperature-related hospitalizations attributed to climate-sensitive diseases. This study identifies historical data across 301 cities in China that indicates future hospitalization risks could escalate due to extreme temperature variations, with projections extending to 2100. The Hospitalization Burden Economic Index is developed to assess this impact under different carbon emission scenarios, particularly showcasing significant risks in the northwestern and southwestern regions.