Global Health Impacts of Wildfire Disasters From 2000 to 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mortality and Injuries. Mani, Z. A., Khorram-Manesh, A., & Goniewicz, K. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 18:e230, 2024. ![Global Health Impacts of Wildfire Disasters From 2000 to 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mortality and Injuries [link]](https://bibbase.org/img/filetypes/link.svg "link")
Paper doi abstract bibtex Abstract Background Wildfires have escalated into a global threat with profound impacts on health, society, and the environment. The increasing frequency and intensity of these disasters, influenced by climate change and urban expansion, necessitate a comprehensive understanding of their direct health consequences. Methods This study conducted a retrospective analysis of global wildfire disasters from January 2000 to December 2023, utilizing data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT). The analysis focused on the direct health outcomes—mortalities and injuries—excluding indirect effects such as smoke inhalation. Data were meticulously cleaned, categorized, and analyzed using quantitative methods, with statistical tests employed to validate the findings. Results The study identified 309 significant wildfire disasters, with forest fires accounting for 80% of these events. These incidents resulted in 1890 fatalities and 14 360 injuries, with the highest tolls observed in Southern Europe, Northern America, and the Australia-New Zealand region. A notable rise in wildfire incidents was observed over the study period, underscoring the critical intersections between climate change, urban expansion, and wildfire risks. The analysis highlighted significant geographical and temporal patterns, emphasizing the regions and factors contributing to heightened wildfire vulnerability. Conclusions The findings underscore the urgent need for robust disaster preparedness and effective mitigation strategies. Integrating advanced early warning systems and Traditional Ecological Knowledge into wildfire management practices is essential. The study calls for proactive public health measures and interdisciplinary approaches to address the multifaceted challenges posed by wildfires. Continuous research and policy formulation are crucial to protect vulnerable communities and mitigate the increasing threat of wildfires globally.
@article{mani_global_2024,
title = {Global {Health} {Impacts} of {Wildfire} {Disasters} {From} 2000 to 2023: {A} {Comprehensive} {Analysis} of {Mortality} and {Injuries}},
volume = {18},
copyright = {https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms},
issn = {1935-7893, 1938-744X},
shorttitle = {Global {Health} {Impacts} of {Wildfire} {Disasters} {From} 2000 to 2023},
url = {https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S1935789324001502/type/journal_article},
doi = {10.1017/dmp.2024.150},
abstract = {Abstract
Background
Wildfires have escalated into a global threat with profound impacts on health, society, and the environment. The increasing frequency and intensity of these disasters, influenced by climate change and urban expansion, necessitate a comprehensive understanding of their direct health consequences.
Methods
This study conducted a retrospective analysis of global wildfire disasters from January 2000 to December 2023, utilizing data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT). The analysis focused on the direct health outcomes—mortalities and injuries—excluding indirect effects such as smoke inhalation. Data were meticulously cleaned, categorized, and analyzed using quantitative methods, with statistical tests employed to validate the findings.
Results
The study identified 309 significant wildfire disasters, with forest fires accounting for 80\% of these events. These incidents resulted in 1890 fatalities and 14 360 injuries, with the highest tolls observed in Southern Europe, Northern America, and the Australia-New Zealand region. A notable rise in wildfire incidents was observed over the study period, underscoring the critical intersections between climate change, urban expansion, and wildfire risks. The analysis highlighted significant geographical and temporal patterns, emphasizing the regions and factors contributing to heightened wildfire vulnerability.
Conclusions
The findings underscore the urgent need for robust disaster preparedness and effective mitigation strategies. Integrating advanced early warning systems and Traditional Ecological Knowledge into wildfire management practices is essential. The study calls for proactive public health measures and interdisciplinary approaches to address the multifaceted challenges posed by wildfires. Continuous research and policy formulation are crucial to protect vulnerable communities and mitigate the increasing threat of wildfires globally.},
language = {en},
urldate = {2025-02-07},
journal = {Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness},
author = {Mani, Zakaria A. and Khorram-Manesh, Amir and Goniewicz, Krzysztof},
year = {2024},
keywords = {climate change, disaster preparedness, forest fires, global impact, health burden, morbidity, mortality, public health, urban expansion, wildfires},
pages = {e230},
}
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