A Matter of Climate Justice: Heat and Air Pollution Combine to Worsen Effects of Homelessness

Environ Health Perspect. 2024 May;132(5):54001. doi: 10.1289/EHP14613. Epub 2024 May 8.

Abstract

Few studies on these concurrent health risks account for individuals without housing, yet they often experience greater exposure than other people-along with exacerbation of existing health issues.

Publication types

  • News

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollution* / adverse effects
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Hot Temperature* / adverse effects
  • Housing
  • Humans
  • Ill-Housed Persons*