Possible adaptation measures for climate change in preventing heatstroke among older adults in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Heatstroke mortality is highest among older adults aged 65 years and older, and the risk is even doubled among those aged 75 years and older. The incidence of heatstroke is expected to increase in the future with elevated temperatures owing to climate change. In the context of a super-aged society, we examined possible adaptation measures in Japan that could prevent heatstroke among older people using an epidemiological survey combined with mathematical modeling.

Methods

To identify possible interventions, we conducted a cross-sectional survey, collecting information on heatstroke episodes from 2018 to 2019 among people aged 75 years and older. Responses were analyzed from 576 participants, and propensity score matching was used to adjust for measurable confound

SUBMITTER: Fujimoto M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10556232 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature