Effect of Electric Fans on Body Core Temperature in Older Adults Exposed to Extreme Indoor Heat
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.
Authors
- Robert D. Meade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5922-4082)
- Glen Patrick Kenny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8683-6973)
- Emily J. Tetzlaff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4192-474X)
- Fergus K. O’Connor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9509-7682)
- James J. McCormick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2729-2077)
- Katie E. Wagar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2893-8626)
- Roberto C. Harris‐Mostert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3445-2496)
Institutions
- University of Ottawa (CA)
- Ottawa Hospital (CA)
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.19457
- Citations
- 21
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.61