Tag: HEA1
Low and High Temperatures Linked to Mortality in the United States
High temperature burden increased from 2,670 annual deaths during 2000 to 2009 to 4,091 deaths during 2010 to 2020
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases During Nighttime Heatwaves
1.12 percent increase seen in moderate-to-severe OSA prevalence per 1-degree Celsius increase in nighttime temperature
Heat May Modify Impact of Toxic Metal(loid)s on Kidney Health
Chronic heat exposure exacerbates the effects of arsenic and cadmium; no significant interactions seen for acute heat stress
Sugar Consumption Positively Related to Temperature
Link mainly driven by higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and frozen desserts
Repeated Annual Exposure to Heatwaves May Accelerate Biological Aging
Manual workers, rural residents, and people from communities with fewer air conditioners have greater susceptibility
Extreme Heat Preparedness Lacking Among Seniors
Most studies on the topic focus on individual coping methods, including hydration and cooling, environmental adjustments, relocation
Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits for Children Have Increased
Findings seen for pediatric emergency department visits during summer months
