Record-breaking heat waves intensified by climate change pose both environmental and health threats, necessitating a balance between urban sustainability and well-being. Extreme heat and limited green space access are drivers of obesity prevalence, with decreased proximity to green spaces correlating with higher rates of obesity in nearby communities. In contrast, access to such green spaces fosters physical activity, well-being, and community cohesion, especially crucial in marginalized communities facing health disparities due to historical policies like redlining and underinvestment in social gathering spaces. Despite challenges, green space investment offers healthcare savings and environmental gains, necessitating a shift in perception towards viewing green spaces as essential for urban living. As heat waves persist, integrating health and sustainability in urban planning is paramount. Health and medical communities must play an active role in advocating for equitable access to urban green spaces, as they possess influential positions to address climate-related health disparities through localized advocacy.

气候变化加剧了创纪录的热浪，对环境和健康构成威胁，因此需要在城市可持续发展和福祉之间取得平衡。极端炎热和有限的绿色空间是肥胖流行的驱动因素，距离绿色空间的距离减少与附近社区的肥胖率较高相关。相比之下，进入这些绿色空间可以促进身体活动、福祉和社区凝聚力，这对于由于红线划线和社交聚会空间投资不足等历史政策而面临健康差异的边缘化社区尤其重要。尽管面临挑战，绿色空间投资可以节省医疗费用并带来环境效益，因此需要转变观念，将绿色空间视为城市生活的必需品。随着热浪持续，将健康和可持续发展纳入城市规划至关重要。卫生和医疗界必须在倡导公平使用城市绿色空间方面发挥积极作用，因为它们在通过本地化宣传解决与气候相关的健康差距方面拥有影响力。