2009/08/24 by Glen P. Kenny, G. P. Kenny, J. H. Yardley +7 · 10 citations
Environmental Science · Medicine · #Climate Change and Health Impacts #Thermoregulation and physiological responses #Spaceflight effects on biology
paper · pdf · doi:10.1503/cmaj.081050
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