Heat Waves and Pollution Increase Stroke Risk in Older Adults, Study Finds

Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds

A study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) found that each additional day spent under a heat wave in São Paulo is associated with an increased risk of acute stroke in people ages 65 and older. For the research, a heat wave was defined as at least two consecutive days with maximum temperatures of 33.1 °C (92 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher.

Heat waves and air pollution may combine to raise stroke risk

Hot weather and air pollution may create a especially hazardous combination for older adults at risk of stroke, research from Brazil suggests. The findings point to a connection between environmental conditions and sudden interruptions in blood flow to the brain. scientists reported that strokes were more likely around periods when heat waves and particulate pollution […]