Omega_Scribet on Nostr: 'Older adults are at risk in heat waves, but it’s not just age: How public systems ...

'Older adults are at risk in heat waves, but it’s not just age: How public systems and policies are failing them'

"people died from heat-related causes. Most were older adults. Many lived alone. Nearly all died indoors. What happened was not just a weather event. It was a failure of housing, health systems, emergency preparedness and social policy."

"Extreme heat is no longer a rare event. It is becoming a defining public health challenge of the 21st century. Yet our response remains largely reactive."

"Heat does not affect everyone the same way. Age, disability, income, housing quality, social isolation, caregiving responsibilities and access to cooling all matter. The people most at risk are those with the fewest resources to protect themselves."

"Too often, heat preparedness still relies on individuals taking responsibility for risks that are largely shaped by broader social and environmental conditions."

"climate adaptation strategies should extend beyond emergency response to include age-friendly housing, neighbourhood infrastructure, accessible services and community supports that enable people to remain safely in their homes and communities in a changing climate."

https://theconversation.com/older-adults-are-at-risk-in-heat-waves-but-its-not-just-age-how-public-systems-and-policies-are-failing-them-286915

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