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Work programme
HABITAT uses an inter- and transdisciplinary research approach to analyse the impact of extreme weather events on vulnerable patient groups across all phases of life. A total of three so-called "use cases" are being investigated:
- coronary heart disease and insufficiency,
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, pneumonia,
- hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HES) and their complications.
In addition to the studies on incidence and pathophysiology in a climatic context, the data collected will be used to establish building blocks for a climate-related digital health application ("app", "Climate-DiGA"). This deals with the correlations between weather/environmental conditions, individual personal characteristics and diseases in order to establish patient-based prognosis models. The design of the app and its use in the planning of care resources is also being trialled.
