Call for papers - Understanding and addressing the effects of climate change, pollution, and heat on respiratory health

Guest Editors

Anna Chen Arroyo, MD, MPH, Stanford School of Medicine, USA
Jyothi Tirumalasetty, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 21 August 2025

BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on lung health. This Collection will address the multifaceted challenges associated with lung health, including the epidemiology, incidence, and prevalence of lung diseases; advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; and the impact of environmental factors such as pollution and particulate matter.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action.

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Anna Chen Arroyo, MD, MPH, Stanford School of Medicine, USA

Dr. Anna Chen Arroyo is an allergy/immunology physician and public health expert with a specialized focus on asthma risk factors and health disparities. Her research explores the intersection of social and environmental influences on respiratory health, particularly in vulnerable populations. As guest editor for this collection, Dr. Arroyo draws on her expertise to highlight the impact of environmental stressors on asthma and respiratory diseases and the urgent need for targeted interventions in vulnerable communities.

Jyothi Tirumalasetty, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA

Dr. Jyothi Tirumalasetty is a clinical assistant professor of allergy and clinical immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine with over 18 years of experience as a clinician-educator. Her current research centers on environmental sustainability in medicine with a focus on decreasing the carbon footprint of asthma inhalers. She is also interested in the effects of climate change on allergic diseases, asthma, and health equity.

About the Collection

BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on the health challenges and public health responses emerging from our changing environment. The Collection aims to bring together research that explores the complex interplay between environmental factors and respiratory health, highlighting solutions to mitigate risks, decrease the carbon footprint of healthcare systems, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations worldwide.

The goal of this Collection is to advance understanding of how climate, pollution, and extreme weather impact respiratory diseases and to present strategies for effective public health interventions. We welcome original research and comprehensive reviews that address, but are not limited to, the following subtopics:

The physiological effects of air pollution on lung development and chronic respiratory conditions.
Social, economic, and health inequities influencing exposure to climate-related respiratory health risks.
Adaptation strategies for urban planning and policy to reduce pollution and protect vulnerable communities.
The impact of extreme heat and humidity on respiratory health and emergency care needs.
Strategies to enhance resilience in healthcare systems to address climate-driven respiratory health challenges.
Community-based approaches to reducing exposure to pollutants and heat.
Decreasing the carbon footprint of healthcare.

We encourage work from local, regional, national, and global partnerships and collaboration among multidisciplinary scientists using multiple methodologies. We ask that authors be careful to use non-stigmatizing/preferred language in their manuscripts as outlined in relevant language guidelines for their respective fields.

Through this Collection, BMC Global and Public Health aims to provide a platform for research that bridges the gap between environmental science and healthcare, offering solutions that are accessible, evidence-based, and equitable. We seek contributions that will drive actionable insights and foster innovation in public health responses to environmental change.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

To submit your manuscript, please use the BMC Global and Public Health online submission system SNAPP and indicate in your cover letter that you would like the article to be considered for the 'Understanding and addressing the effects of climate change, pollution, and heat on respiratory health' Collection. If you would like to enquire about the suitability of a manuscript for consideration, please email bmcglobalpublichealth@biomedcentral.com.

This collection of articles has not been sponsored, and articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published. The Guest Editors declare that they have no competing interests. The Guest Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Guest Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests. The Guest Editors serve an advisory role to guide the scope of the collection and commissioned content; final editorial decisions lie with the Chief Editor.