More frequent and intense periods of extreme heat (heatwaves) represent the most direct
challenge to human health posed by climate change. Older adults are particularly …

Aging is associated with an elevated risk of heat-related mortality and morbidity, attributed,
in part, to declines in thermoregulation. However, comparisons between young and older …

Climate change is predicted to bring about a greater variability in weather patterns with an
increase in extreme weather events such as sustained heat waves. This change may have a …

Heat waves represent a public health risk to elderly people, and typically result in an
increased rate of hospital admissions and deaths. Studies of thermoregulation in this cohort …

25 At no other time in history has the importance of understanding and reducing the impacts
of 26 extreme heat on health been so vital. Climate change, an aging population, urban …

Background: Older adults make up 13% of the US population, but are projected to account
for 20% by 2040. Coinciding with this demographic shift, the rate of climate change is …

The increase in the frequency of very hot weather that is a predicted consequence of climate
change poses an emerging threat to public health. Extreme heat can be harmful to the …

A growing number of extreme climate events are occurring in the setting of ongoing climate
change, with an increase in both the intensity and frequency. It has been shown that ambient …

Background The frequency of temperature extremes is rising due to global warming. During
heatwaves, the older adults are more likely to experience heat-related illnesses due to …

Introduction Climate change and rapid population ageing are significant public health
challenges. Understanding which health problems are affected by temperature is important …