Heatwave | Infants, elderly most at risk from exposure to high temperature
Published at : February 02, 2023
Those most at risk of dying from exposure to high heat include infants, the elderly, people with disabilities and users of some chronic medications.
This is according to research by the South African Medical Research Council.
The study looked at how excessive heat exposure has negatively impacted morbidity and mortality in the most vulnerable communities in Africa.
To discuss this further, we're joined by a chief specialist scientist at the council, Dr Caradee Wright.
This is according to research by the South African Medical Research Council.
The study looked at how excessive heat exposure has negatively impacted morbidity and mortality in the most vulnerable communities in Africa.
To discuss this further, we're joined by a chief specialist scientist at the council, Dr Caradee Wright.
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