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...
Main Authors: | Robert D. Meade, Ashley P. Akerman, Sean R. Notley, Ryan McGinn, Paul Poirier, Pierre Gosselin, Glen P. Kenny |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-11-01
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Series: | Environment International |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041202031864X |
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