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Heat risk prevention in older people
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
As people age, their ability to adapt to heat decreases, leading to reduced perception of heat, diminished sweating capacity, and lower sensation of thirst. Discover simple actions to protect yourself from the effects of heatwaves. More information at swll.to/b0vxE4V.
Older people are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to a reduced capacity for thermoregulation.
Vulnerability factors:
- Reduced perception of heat
- Decreased sweating capacity
- Diminished sensation of thirst
This document, published on 4 July 2024 and updated on 8 July 2024, is intended for healthcare professionals (general practitioners, etc.) to help prevent health risks associated with extreme heat in older people.
Technical information:
- Publication year: 2024
- Pages: 4
- Format: 21 x 29.7 cm
- Reference: W-3140-001-2407
- Collection: Repères pour votre pratique
- Download: PDF (239.46 KB)
More information available at: swll.to/b0vxE4V
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