Physiological factors characterizing heat-vulnerable older adults: A narrative review

Physiological factors characterizing heat-vulnerable older adults: A narrative review

More frequent and intense periods of extreme heat (heatwaves) represent the most direct challenge to human health posed by climate change. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, especially those with common age-associated chronic health conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obes...

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Main Authors: Robert D. Meade, Ashley P. Akerman, Sean R. Notley, Ryan McGinn, Paul Poirier, Pierre Gosselin, Glen P. Kenny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Aging
Heatwaves
Heat stress
Chronic disease
Climate change
Thermoregulation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041202031864X

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