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

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

BackgroundExtreme 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 increasi...

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Main Authors: Eric T. C. Lai, Pui Hing Chau, Ken Cheung, Michelle Kwan, Kevin Lau, Jean Woo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
extreme heat
older adult
health inequalities
adaptation
climate change
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1056800/full

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