Individual Anthropometric, Aerobic Capacity and Demographic Characteristics as Predictors of Heat Intolerance in Military Populations

Individual Anthropometric, Aerobic Capacity and Demographic Characteristics as Predictors of Heat Intolerance in Military Populations

<i>Background and objectives:</i> The Australian Defence Force (ADF) engages in combat-related activities in hot climatic conditions, which exposes ADF members to the threat of exertional heat illness (EHI). After an episode of EHI, the heat tolerance test (HTT) is conducted to determine...

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Main Authors: Faith O. Alele, Bunmi S. Malau-Aduli, Aduli E.O. Malau-Aduli, Melissa J. Crowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
heat tolerance
aerobic capacity
hydration status
body composition
exertional heat illness
military
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/57/2/173

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