About this Research Topic
In the last century, the robust rise in global temperature has dramatically increased extreme heat events. In our changing climate, workers and athletes are particularly vulnerable to heat-related injuries and illnesses as they often engage in physical activity in extreme heat. Moreover, age, gender, fitness, and health conditions create considerable inter-individual variability and may exacerbate heat injuries and illnesses in these populations.
The purpose of this research topic is to provide a greater depth of knowledge regarding risk, prevention, and treatment of heat-related illnesses and injuries in working and sporting populations.
To achieve the purpose, the research topic will spotlight a collection of original research, reviews, or perspective articles that focus on:
-The effectiveness of different heat mitigation strategies (e.g., environmental monitoring, hydration, body cooling) in various industries and sports
- Risk and prevention of heat injury and illness in aging workers/athletes and workers/athletes with cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., obesity, renal disease, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome)
-Risk and prevention of heat injury and illness in females performing physical activity (e.g., during pregnancy, post-partum, low energy availability, different menstrual cycle phases)
-Worker safety and productivity in various industries and jobs
-Contribution of identifiable risk factors (e.g., dehydration, age, medication) in risk of heat illness in workers and athletes
- Technological approaches to assessing risk and prevention of heat injury
The purpose of this research topic is to provide a greater depth of knowledge regarding risk, prevention, and treatment of heat-related illnesses and injuries in working and sporting populations.
To achieve the purpose, the research topic will spotlight a collection of original research, reviews, or perspective articles that focus on:
-The effectiveness of different heat mitigation strategies (e.g., environmental monitoring, hydration, body cooling) in various industries and sports
- Risk and prevention of heat injury and illness in aging workers/athletes and workers/athletes with cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., obesity, renal disease, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome)
-Risk and prevention of heat injury and illness in females performing physical activity (e.g., during pregnancy, post-partum, low energy availability, different menstrual cycle phases)
-Worker safety and productivity in various industries and jobs
-Contribution of identifiable risk factors (e.g., dehydration, age, medication) in risk of heat illness in workers and athletes
- Technological approaches to assessing risk and prevention of heat injury
Keywords: Occupational Heat Stress, Climate Change, Workers, Heat Illness, Heat Injury, Prevention
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