Climate change and health vulnerability in Nepal: A systematic review of the literature since 2010

Schwind, JS (通讯作者),Georgia Southern Univ, Dept Biostat Epidemiol & Environm Hlth Sci, Statesboro, GA 30460 USA.
2022-7-3
The Nepali population is among those most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change. We conducted a systematic literature review to document the health effects of climate change in Nepal and identify knowledge gaps by examining vulnerability categories related to health. Three databases were searched for journal articles that addressed health and vulnerability related to climate change in Nepal from 2010 onwards. Of the 1063 articles identified, 37 were eligible for inclusion. The findings suggested the health of the population was affected mostly by food insecurity, floods, droughts, and reduced water levels. Studies revealed both morbidity and mortality increased due to climate change, with the most impacted populations being women, children, and the elderly. At greatest risk for impacts from climate change were those from poor and marginal populations, especially impoverished women. The public health sector, healthcare, and potable water sources were some of the least mentioned vulnerability subcategories, indicating more research is needed to better understand their adaptation capacities. We propose that identifying vulnerabilities and areas of limited research are critical steps in the prioritization of health policy and interventions for the most vulnerable populations in Nepal.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
卷号:17|期号:7|页码:1406-1419
ISSN:1744-1692|收录类别:SSCI
语种
英语
来源机构
University System of Georgia; Georgia Southern University; University System of Georgia; Georgia Southern University
被引频次(WOS)
0
被引频次(其他)
0
180天使用计数
7
2013以来使用计数
20
EISSN
1744-1706
出版年
2022-7-3
DOI
10.1080/17441692.2021.1924824
WOS学科分类
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
学科领域
循证公共卫生
关键词
climate change vulnerability health Nepal