Time-series analysis of the incidence trend of heat stress-related disorders in a hot and humid climate in a process industry
= 0.692). Other specific disorders (e.g., headache, cramp, rash) exhibited unpredictable patterns with high error rates (44% to 147% MAPE). Heat stress exposure is intensifying continuously in these work environments. While the WBGT index trend is predictable, the incidence of specific HSRDs follows complex, unpredictable patterns, making prediction based solely on WBGT challenging. The results underscore the necessity for robust, continuous preventive interventions considering all individual and environmental factors.
Authors
- Vafa Feyzi
- Somayeh Farhang Dehghan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6607-6396)
- Sayed Vahid Esmaeili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1243-6242)
- Ali Alboghobeish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7931-427X)
- Zahra Heidari
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-49050-9
- Primary Topic
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences