Actual conditions of the recognition of heat disorders in the residential places and preventive measures for the elderly

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  • 住宅内の熱中症に対する高齢者の認知度と暑熱対策の実態
  • ジュウタク ナイ ノ ネッチュウショウ ニ タイスル コウレイシャ ノ ニンチド ト ショネツ タイサク ノ ジッタイ

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Recently, the number of heat disorders in residential places for the elderly have been increasing. Heat disorders are serious illnesses that can potentially be fatal, making their prevention urgent. We conducted a questionnaire survey to identify actual conditions for the degree of recognition of heat disorders in these houses. The subjects of the study were students from the School of Lifelong Education of Kyoto Prefecture. The results can be summarized as follows: The overall recognition of heat disorders is 89.7%, of which 65.7% is in residential places. The places where many heat disorders occur are bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens. Females experience 40% of these disorders in the kitchen. Kitchens’ thermal environment is a little dangerous. The rooms for rest are unsafe and uncomfortable. Fluid ingestion, which is one type of preventive measure for heat disorders, amounts to 92.6%, but salt supply corresponds to 25%. It is necessary to improve thermal environments and impart the appropriate knowledge to prevent heat disorders. This study may be useful in preventing heat disorders.<br>

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