Eldos Haneen I, Tahir Furqan, Athira U N, Mohamed Hend O, Samuel Bincy, Skariah Sini, Al-Ghamdi Sami G, Al-Ansari Tareq, Sultan Ali A
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Cornell Medicine- Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
Environmental Science and Engineering Program, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
Heliyon. 2025 Feb 4;11(3):e42455. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42455. eCollection 2025 Feb 15.
This study investigates the interactions between climate change and human health with a particular focus on Qatar, using the DPSIR (Driving Forces, Pressures, States, Impacts, Responses) framework. Key drivers, including economic development and population growth, contribute to increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, exerting pressure on Qatar's climate through rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, as modeled by the MIT Regional Climate Model (MRCM). The findings reveal critical gaps in understanding the state of climate-health interactions, including insufficient disease data, incomplete climate-health linkages, and significant research gaps. These limitations hinder targeted responses to climate-sensitive diseases, which have shown an increase over the years. The study identifies the pathways through which climatic shifts contribute to immediate health risks, such as heat-related illnesses and respiratory conditions, as well as long-term impacts, including chronic diseases and mental health challenges. Despite Qatar's efforts through national and international strategies, the DPSIR analysis highlights the urgent need for enhanced research, improved data collection, and tailored actions to address these challenges. Strengthened adaptation, resilience-building, and emission reduction strategies remain essential for safeguarding public health in the face of accelerating climate change.
本研究使用驱动力-压力-状态-影响-响应(DPSIR)框架,特别关注卡塔尔,调查气候变化与人类健康之间的相互作用。包括经济发展和人口增长在内的关键驱动因素导致温室气体(GHG)排放增加,如麻省理工学院区域气候模型(MRCM)所模拟的那样,通过气温上升和降水模式改变对卡塔尔气候施加压力。研究结果揭示了在理解气候与健康相互作用状态方面的关键差距,包括疾病数据不足、气候与健康联系不完整以及重大研究空白。这些限制阻碍了对气候敏感疾病的针对性应对,而这些疾病多年来呈上升趋势。该研究确定了气候变化导致直接健康风险(如与热相关的疾病和呼吸道疾病)以及长期影响(包括慢性病和心理健康挑战)的途径。尽管卡塔尔通过国家和国际战略做出了努力,但DPSIR分析强调迫切需要加强研究、改进数据收集并采取针对性行动来应对这些挑战。在气候变化加速的情况下,加强适应、增强复原力和减排战略对于保障公众健康仍然至关重要。