Effect of Electric Fans on Body Core Temperature in Older Adults Exposed to Extreme Indoor Heat
Fergus K. O’Connor, Robert D. Meade, Katie E. Wagar, Roberto C. Harris‐Mostert, Emily J. Tetzlaff, James J. McCormick, Glen P. Kenny
Abstract
This study assessed whether electric fans limit core temperature increases in adults aged 65 to 85 years exposed to conditions similar to those experienced in homes during heat waves in North America.
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MedicineCore temperatureCore (optical fiber)Heat waveInternal medicineComposite materialClimate changeBiologyMaterials scienceEcologyClimate Change and Health ImpactsThermoregulation and physiological responsesInfrared Thermography in Medicine