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March 25, 2026Prehospital and Disaster Medicine

The Impact of Climate Change on Overlooked Populations

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JRJamla RizekICIsrael Cross

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Overview

Presentation highlights health risks faced by older adults due to climate change, suggesting urgent interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • The aim is to highlight the specific health challenges faced by older adults related to climate change.
  • Identification of health concerns due to climate change impacts on older adults.
  • Analysis of environmental factors contributing to increased vulnerability among older populations.
  • Presentation of specific health impairments linked to climate-induced conditions.
  • Increased risk of neurocognitive impairments from heat exposure, especially in dementia patients.
  • Elevated cortisol and metabolic issues due to disrupted medication access.
  • Worsening cardiovascular and respiratory health attributed to poor air quality.
  • Impacts on renal health from dehydration caused by extreme temperatures.
  • Social isolation effects on well-being during natural disasters.

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Rizek et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37adcb34aaaeb1a67ccechttps://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x26106748
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