Health Outcomes, Economics & Sustainability
Our cluster will examine the health impact of climate change particularly those due to extreme heat, air pollution and water-related issues. We will assess how they affect both physical and mental health, health seeking behavior, A&E attendances, hospitalizations, health economics etc. and we will study innovative solutions to mitigate the impacts.
Research Focus
- Examine how air quality, heat, and weather interact to affect human health
- Study vulnerable groups in detail, including the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing conditions, to better understand their unique risks
- Develop targeted communication tools to promote behavioral changes that enhance public health.
- Investigate the financial costs and overall health impacts brought on by climate change.
- Evaluate which interventions offer the best value by reducing both economic costs and health burdens
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Selected Publications
1. Lim JT, Tan KB, Abisheganaden J, Dickens BL. Forecasting upper respiratory track infection burden using high-dimensional time series data and forecast combinations. PLoS Comput Biol. 2023 feb 7; 19(2); e1010892. PMID: 36749792; PMCID: PMC9983836. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1010892