Physiological and perceptual responses in the elderly to simulated daily living activities in UK summer climatic conditions

The elderly population is at an increasingly significant health risk to heat-related illnesses and mortality when compared with younger people in the same conditions. This is due to an increased frequency and severity of heatwaves, attributed to climate change, and reduced ability of elderly individuals to dissipate excess heat. Consequently, most excess deaths and emergency visits during heatwaves occur in people aged more than 65 years. The aim of this investigation was to assess the physiological and perceptual responses of elderly people during exercise sessions equating to activities of daily living in UK summer climatic conditions.
Source: Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research