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Short-term heat exposure identified as stroke risk factor for younger adults

Last updated: October 24, 2024 3:22 am
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The impact of climate change on public health is a growing concern, especially when it comes to the risk of strokes among younger adults. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine has shed light on the relationship between high ambient temperatures and stroke risk in individuals aged 18 to 64, with a particular emphasis on women.

The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, analyzed the health records of over one million individuals across the United States. It found that short-term exposure to high ambient temperatures in the days leading up to a stroke can significantly increase the risk, especially for women. This highlights a gap in understanding how climate change and rising temperatures could impact younger populations, who are already experiencing a growing burden of stroke.

Dr. Xiaomei Ma, a professor at YSPH, emphasized the importance of assessing the health impact of climate change to better adapt and potentially intervene. With 2024 projected to be the warmest year on record, the study’s findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to protect at-risk populations.

Dr. Kai Chen, co-senior author of the study, noted that the vulnerability to high ambient temperatures in women is biologically plausible, given physiological differences and stroke risk factors. However, more research is needed to fully understand the contribution of biological and socioeconomic factors to the observed sex differences.

The research used a large nationwide health claims database to evaluate how temperature exposure influenced stroke risk, taking into account sociodemographic factors. The findings are significant for public health policy, as they highlight temperature as a modifiable environmental risk factor for stroke and underscore the need for interventions that protect vulnerable populations.

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The study also emphasizes the growing body of evidence linking rising temperatures to health disparities, particularly for younger adults who may face increased exposure to extreme temperatures due to outdoor work or socioeconomic factors. The interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers at YSPH and Yale School of Medicine was instrumental in approaching the issue of stroke risk from both environmental health and chronic disease perspectives.

In conclusion, the study’s findings have important implications for understanding the impact of climate change on public health, particularly in relation to stroke risk among younger adults. By identifying temperature as a significant risk factor and highlighting the need for targeted interventions, the research contributes to the ongoing efforts to address the health consequences of a changing climate.

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