Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2018, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (8): 7-13.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2018.513

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Leading researches on meteorological factors and human health

KAN Haidong, JIANG Yixuan, CHEN Renjie   

  1. Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
  • Published:2022-09-27

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Abstract: Meteorological factors are closely related to human life. In recent years, the relationship between meteorological factors and human health has been paid more and more attentions. The existing researches mainly focus on temperature, and the conclusions are inconsistent. We have reviewed domestic and international researches to introduce the effects of meteorological factors on chronic non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, mental health and pregnancy outcomes, as well as their possible mechanisms. Meteorological factors such as temperature, humidity and air pressure all have a suitable range for human health and non-optimum ranges of meteorological conditions may result in adverse effects. In the future, China should investigate more comprehensively the health effects and the potential pathophysiologic mechanisms of meteorological factors and design targeted early-warning system to protect susceptible population.

Key words: Meteorological factors, Health, Susceptible population, Leading researches

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