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28 Μαΐ 2024 · The number of people exposed to extreme heat is growing exponentially due to climate change in all world regions. Heat-related mortality for people over 65 years of age increased by approximately 85% between 2000–2004 and 2017–2021 (1).
15 Μαΐ 2024 · Health risks from heat include cardiovascular events, respiratory conditions, kidney disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes, increased anxiety and depression, increased suicidality, and aggressive...
9 Οκτ 2023 · The effects of heat on the body are well known: it strains the heart and kidneys, causes headaches, disrupts sleep and slows cognition. In extreme cases, heat stroke can lead to...
21 Αυγ 2021 · Hot ambient conditions and associated heat stress can increase mortality and morbidity, as well as increase adverse pregnancy outcomes and negatively affect mental health. High heat stress can also reduce physical work capacity and motor-cognitive performances, with consequences for productivity, and increase the risk of occupational health ...
6 Αυγ 2023 · Left unchecked, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. Here, body temperature pushes past 40° C. The heat can kill cells and interfere with organ function.
Heat stress can lead to severe health effects due to acute exacerbation of existing illnesses. Heat exposure also places an increased strain on the heart and can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke if the internal body temperature is not adequately regulated by the cardiovascular system.
