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0039/2026 - HEAT WAVES AND HUMAN HEALTH: SCOPING REVIEW OF ICD-10 CODES FOR MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY
ONDAS DE CALOR E SAÚDE HUMANA: REVISÃO DE ESCOPO DOS CÓDIGOS CID-10 PARA MORTALIDADE E MORBIDADE

Author:

• Amarílis Bahia Bezerra - Bezerra, AB - <amarilis.bezerra@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9491-0336

Co-author(s):

• Helen Gurgel - Gurgel, H - <helengurgel@unb.br>
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4250-6742
• Eucilene Alves Santana - Santana, EA - <eucilene.alvessantana@gmail.com>
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8745-6216
• Eliane Lima e Silva - Silva, EL - <elianelima26@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4608-5946
• Lívia Feitosa de Oliveira - Oliveira, LF - <oliveira.livia@aluno.unb.br>
ORCID: 0000-0002-6613-1383
• Bruno Lofrano-Porto - Lofrano-Porto, B - <bruno.porto@unb.br>
ORCID: 0000-0002-3279-0401
• Marina Jorge de Miranda - Miranda, MJ - <marinajmiranda@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0056-7731


Abstract:

Heat waves, intensified by climate change, have significantly affected global public health. This scoping review aimed to identify morbidities and mortalities associated with heat waves, classified according to the 10th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct databases were searched for studies published up to October 2024. The review focused on studies addressing diseases, health conditions, and deaths related to heat waves. A total of 19 studies were selected, highlighting severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as impacts on preterm births and mental disorders. Mortality-related studies predominate, while morbidity studies remain scarce. The findings emphasize the need for further research, particularly on the detailed use of ICD-10 codes for morbidity. Epidemiological studies on morbidity associated with heat waves in developing countries and on the duration of their health impacts are recommended to support surveillance and guide adaptive policies aimed at mitigating harm and strengthening responses to extreme climate events.

Keywords:

Extreme heat; Cardiovascular diseases; Respiratory diseases; Environmental health; Public health surveillance.

Content:

HEAT WAVES AND HUMAN HEALTH: SCOPING REVIEW OF ICD-10 CODES FOR MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY


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Bezerra, AB, Gurgel, H, Santana, EA, Silva, EL, Oliveira, LF, Lofrano-Porto, B, Miranda, MJ. HEAT WAVES AND HUMAN HEALTH: SCOPING REVIEW OF ICD-10 CODES FOR MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2026/Feb). [Citado em 25/09/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/heat-waves-and-human-health-scoping-review-of-icd10-codes-for-mortality-and-morbidity/19937?id=19937&id=19937



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