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Murali M R1, Rahul Tiwari2, Gayathri Priyadarshini R S3
1Department of Psychiatry, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Abstract:
Climate change has intensified heatwaves in India, yet their impact on psychiatric hospitalizations remains underexplored. We conducted a two-year time-series research (2022-2023) at a tertiary care hospital, examining daily admissions for depression and anxiety against meteorological data. Hence, a total of 4,320 psychiatric admissions were recorded, including 1,750 for depression and 2,570 for anxiety. Data shows that heatwave days were associated with modest but significant increases in admissions for both conditions. Women and older adults were more vulnerable. Integrating mental health into heat action plans is warranted.
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