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And now, the research team believes these findings need to inform future patient care– especially as every single year, the U.S. continues to experience more turbulent weather fluctuations due to climate change.
“As extreme heat becomes increasingly intense and more frequent due to climate change, we can expect these changes to have adverse physiological effects on people,” underscored Shao Lin, the study’s senior author.
“Individuals with mental disorders are especially vulnerable to these changes, and our findings suggest that multiple simultaneous weather stressors may compound health risks. Efforts to hone targeted care must take combined factors into account.”
In turn, the team suggests that medical professionals and policymakers fight for the implementation of proactive preventative efforts– including access to cooling centers during summer months and the educating of patients with mental disorders regarding the impact of heat waves and sun exposure on their wellbeing.
They believe these measures can help prevent symptoms such as agitation, anger, and mental health-related violence.
To read the study’s complete findings, visit the link here.
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