Heat stress in older individuals and patients with common chronic diseases

By G. Kenny, J. Yardley, Candice Brown, R. Sigal, O. Jay. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2010

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Scientists have predicted that extremes in climate are likely to increase in frequency and severity. [1][1] These changes may have a direct impact on population health, as heat waves can exceed the physiological adaptive capacity of vulnerable population groups. Individuals over the age of 60 years

Subfields: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Physiology

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