Perception of extreme hot weather and the corresponding adaptations among older adults and service providers–A qualitative study in Hong Kong

BACKGROUND: Extreme hot weather events are happening with increasing frequency, intensity and duration in Hong Kong. Heat stress is related to higher risk of mortality and morbidity, with older adults being particularly vulnerable. It is not clear whether and how the older adults perceive the increa...

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Autores principales: Lai, Eric T. C., Chau, Pui Hing, Cheung, Ken, Kwan, Michelle, Lau, Kevin, Woo, Jean
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023
Materias:
Public Health
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9980346/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36875383
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1056800

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9980346/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36875383
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1056800

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