Research project Climate-Related Stressors, Cardiorespiratory Health, and Healthcare Use in Region Stockholm
Climate change increases health risks even in temperate countries like Sweden, particularly through heatwaves and air pollution. This project examines how these climate-related stressors, together with psychosocial work stress, influence emergency healthcare use in Region Stockholm, with a focus on cardiorespiratory conditions.
By combining high-resolution environmental data with healthcare registers and work environment information from the SLOSH study, we analyse how extreme temperatures and air pollution affect health, and whether long-term exposures or work-related stress intensify these impacts. The project also identifies occupational and population groups that are particularly vulnerable, including older adults, individuals with lower income, and outdoor workers.
The aim is to generate evidence that supports equitable healthcare planning, climate adaptation, and a more resilient health system in the region.