Health effects of heating, ventilation and air conditioning on hospital patients: a scoping review

Health effects of heating, ventilation and air conditioning on hospital patients: a scoping review

Abstract Background In the face of climate change, the protection of vulnerable patients from extreme climatic conditions is of growing interest to the healthcare sector and governments. Inpatients are especially susceptible to heat due to acute illness and/or chronic diseases. Their condition can b...

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Main Authors: Benedikt Lenzer, Manuel Rupprecht, Christina Hoffmann, Peter Hoffmann, Uta Liebers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HVAC
Electrical fan
Health facility environment
Hospital design
Climate change
Temperature
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09358-1

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