Physiological responses to heat exposure in a general population cohort in Denmark: the Lolland-Falster Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising global temperatures due to climate change pose a health risk. Mortality and morbidity increase during heat events affects various organ systems. While warmer countries face higher risks, even colder regions show elevated mortality during hot periods. This study examines physiological responses to heat exposure using data from the general Danish population cohort Lolland-Falster Health Study (LOFUS) during the summers of 2016-2019.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we analysed health data from 3804 individuals aged ≥15 years. Data were analysed across organ systems: cardiovascular system, lung function, renal system, inflammation, coagulation, and liver function. Meteorological data from the Danish Meteorological Institute provided information on temper

SUBMITTER: Nohr N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11430904 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature