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Heat waves and dehydration in the elderly
Author(s)Marcel G M Olde Rikkert, René J F Melis, Jurgen A H R Claassen
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 339, no 7713, 18 July 2009
Pagespp 119-120
Sourcewww.bmj.com
KeywordsWeather conditions ; Dehydration ; Preventative medicine.
AnnotationRecognising the early warning signs can save lives, since the main causes of death in periods of unexpectedly warm weather are dehydration, heat-related morbidity (heat stress, heat exhaustion, hyperthermia, heat syncope, and heat-stroke), cardiovascular events, renal failure, delirium complications, and respiratory diseases. This short article reviews the evidence on dehydration, its effects on older people's ability to function, and preventive measures. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-090731204 A
ClassmarkR4: CST: LK2 *

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