Dr. Zhengyu Yang

Biography

Zhengyu Yang is a research fellow with a PhD focused on the health impacts of floods. He has published numerous papers as the sole author in top-tier journals such as BMJ, Lancet Planetary Health, and Nature Water. His research utilizes large-scale mortality, hospitalization, and birth cohort data across multiple countries to reveal that floods lead to sustained increases in mortality and hospitalization risks for various diseases over months of the year. His work demonstrates that preconception and prenatal exposure to floods significantly affect birth outcomes. Yang systematically quantifies the long-overlooked non-accidental health burden associated with floods, identifying highly vulnerable populations, including older adults, pregnant women, patients with chronic diseases, and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. He has filled critical scientific gaps both internationally and domestically, providing scientific evidence to inform national policies. His expertise also extends to the health impacts of climate-related factors such as cyclones and air pollution, with studies published in premier journals including Nature and Lancet. His work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those aimed at improving health and well-being.

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