Scientists probe why heat waves hit elderly hardest
NCT ID NCT04538144
Summary
This study aimed to understand why older adults face greater health risks during heat waves. Researchers compared heart and body temperature responses in healthy seniors (65+) and younger adults (18-35) during simulated heat wave conditions. The goal was to gather data that could help protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
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Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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