Adaptive capabilities in the elderly during extreme heat events in South Australia [ 2010-11-05 - 2012-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Alison Kitson (Chief Investigator) ,  Dino Pisaniello (Chief Investigator) ,  Peng Bi (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Jonathan Newbury (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Monika Nitschke (Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Adaptive capabilities in the elderly during extreme heat events in South Australia. This study, using first hand accounts of experiences and perceptions of the extreme heat event of 2009 in South Australia, will provide a valuable insight into the heat adaptive capability of the ageing population, factors affecting susceptibility, and ways to curb the predicted increase in often life-threatening heat exacerbated illnesses, many of which require extended hospital stays. It is envisaged that findings will help inform health policy and contribute to the formulation of a National Heatwave Response plan. Study findings will be disseminated widely at government (state and federal), non-government, and community levels and will help to raise the awareness of heat exacerbated illness in general.

Funding Amount $160,000

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