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Container buildings used for residential and business purposes in Johannesburg, South Africa and potential heat-related health risks.

Tanganedzeni MfamadiKimberley ChivimboPhilistase MogadimeShalin Bidassey-ManilalThandi KapwataNatasha NaidooCaradee Yael Wright
Published in: F1000Research (2024)
Residents, tenants, or business owners using shipping containers should consider insulation installation and adequate windows/air conditioning for ventilation, especially in hot climates. Further research and awareness regarding heat-health risks of living or working in these spaces is needed.
Keyphrases
  • south africa
  • heat stress
  • hiv positive
  • air pollution
  • respiratory failure
  • risk assessment
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • climate change
  • antiretroviral therapy