[Climate change and consequences for the elderly].
Heat waves may cause increased mortality, especially among frail elderly. The consequences of heat waves can be prevented by reducing indoor temperature, increasing intake of water with relevant electrolytes and ongoing assessment of medication and chronic disease. The regional and municipal administrative bodies should create management plans for heat waves and other extreme weather situations.
Afdelingen for Social Medicin, Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Københavns Universitet, Postboks 2099, DK-1014 København K, Denmark. ch17@bbh.regionh.dk
Carsten
C
Hendriksen
Mikkel
M
Vass
D000368:Aged; D002980:Climate; D016330:Frail Elderly; D014943:Global Health; D017752:Greenhouse Effect; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors