A Longitudinal Study on the Impact of Indoor Temperature on Heat-Related Symptoms in Older Adults Living in Non-Air-Conditioned Households.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both chronic and acute heat result in a substantial health burden globally, causing particular concern for at-risk populations, such as older adults. Outdoor temperatures are often assessed as the exposure and are used for heat warning systems despite individuals spending most of their time indoors. Many studies use ecological designs, with death or hospitalizations rates. Individual-level outcomes that are directly related to heat-symptoms should also be considered to refine prevention efforts.

Objectives

In this longitudinal study, we assessed the association between indoor temperature and proximal symptoms in individuals ≥60 years of age living in non-air-conditioned households in Montérégie, Quebec, during the 2017-2018 summer months.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Teyton A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9282277 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature