Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026): Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan (on progress)

Climate-Sensitive Diseases and Community Vulnerability in Coastal Indonesia: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis

Wiguna, Reza Indra (Unknown)
Apriani, Lia Arian (Unknown)
Halimatunnisa, Maulin (Unknown)
Lestari, Mustika Ayu (Unknown)
Pratama, Edy Surya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Feb 2026

Abstract

Climate change is increasingly exacerbating health risks in tropical regions, particularly in archipelagic nations such as Indonesia. This study aims to systematically identify and synthesize scientific evidence on climate-sensitive diseases and community vulnerability in coastal Indonesia. A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted across four databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar). The search was performed on 15 June 2025, covering studies published between 2013–2024. Of the 263 records identified, 20 studies met the eligibility criteria, consisting of 12 observational studies, 5 modelling studies, and 3 review or mixed-method papers. The findings indicate consistent associations between rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, flooding, drought, and sea-level rise with increased incidence of dengue, malaria, diarrhea, filariasis, and climate-related mental health outcomes. These climate-sensitive risks are amplified by structural vulnerabilities, including inadequate sanitation, high population density, dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods, and limited access to healthcare in coastal and remote areas. Most included studies originated from Indonesia and Southeast Asia, underscoring strong contextual relevance. The synthesis highlights that fragmented, sectoral approaches remain insufficient in addressing health impacts of climate change. Integrated strategies—such as climate-informed disease surveillance, community-based early warning systems, and strengthened cross-sectoral coordination—are urgently needed to enhance adaptive capacity. This review is limited by the absence of quantitative meta-analysis and the geographic focus on Indonesia. Future studies should employ longitudinal designs, higher-resolution spatial climate data, and interdisciplinary approaches to support more robust climate-health adaptation strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gelinkes

Publisher

Subject

Environmental Science Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Public Health

Description

Jurnal GEMA Lingkungan Kesehatan [e-ISSN: 2407-8948 | DOI: 10.36568] is a journal aims to be a leading peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of information. We publish original research papers, review articles and case studies focused on environmental health or public health as well as ...