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The Effect of Temperature on Mental Health: Evidence from China

Authors
Meng Wang1, Cheng Huang1, *
1Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
*Corresponding author.
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Cheng Huang
Available Online 29 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_60How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Temperature; Mental health; Climate change
Abstract

The health impact of climate change has become an important public health issue. This paper examines the effects of extreme temperature on mental health status, using a nationally representative survey data from China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) database. This analysis finds that exposure to heat waves would increase the levels and frequency of depression, while the effects of cold temperatures are not obvious. Moreover, female, the middle-aged population, and people with lower education levels are more susceptible and suffer more when exposed to high temperature. Based on the local temperature and climatic adaptation, we also find a significant impact of large temperature deviation on the population. Our results suggest that mental health impacts of temperature and temperature variability potentially affect a significant part of the population.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2022 6th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 December 2022
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_60
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_60How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Author(s)
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