Sex-specific Effects of Climate Change on Human Health

Rising global temperatures, more intense and longer-lasting heatwaves, and increased frequency and duration of wildfires represent global health concerns. Research prioritizing the health effects of climate change is essential. There is substantial evidence that sex as a biological variable modifies the response to heat stress, air pollution, and the interactive effects of climate change and research exploring how sex modifies the response to climate stressors is needed.

The goal of this Research Topic is to pull together diverse research on how a changing climate affects the health of communities, with a special focus on how males and females may be differentially affected. Sex differences in response to rising global temperatures, heat waves, air pollution, and other climate-related stressors deserves greater attention.

This Research Topic seeks manuscripts considering whether and how sex as a biological variable modifies the response to heat stress, air pollution, or other climate-related stressors. Manuscripts demonstrating these effects in cell lines, animal models, and epidemiological studies are welcome.

Keywords: Climate Change, Air Pollution, Temperature, Wildfire

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