Extreme heat may impact younger people more than elderly - study jpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A new study led by researchers found that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 are more likely to go to the ER on days of extreme heat than adults over the age of 75. Extreme heat-related health complications appear to be more prevalent among young and middle-aged US adults than older adults, according to the study.
Extreme heat-;a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States-;poses an increasing threat to the public, as days of extreme heat are expected to become more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting due to the continued effects of climate change.
Climate change: The Northwest heat wave is unprecedented Here s what s pushing it into uncharted territory cnn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cnn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.