A recent study reveals that the risk of stroke is remarkably higher in elderly people and women during hot nights.
The research highlighted the increased risk of stroke in women and the elderly on warm nights and was published in the European Heart Journal.
A stroke is a condition characterized by rapid, partial, or complete disability in brain function, typically stemming from issues in the brain’s blood vessels.
In this new study, researchers focused on the correlation between warmer climates and the risk of stroke onset. They emphasized the urgency of understanding the impact of climate change on human health, noting that the average temperature of land and sea surfaces from 2011 to 2020 has been the warmest decade globally.
The research team analyzed patient data from Augsburg Hospital in Germany over 15 years. From 2006 to 2020, they found that 11,037 stroke cases were diagnosed from May to October, the warmest months of the year.
The team analyzed data from local weather stations, including temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure. The study revealed a slight increase in stroke patients on hot nights from 2013 to 2020 compared to 2006 to 2012. They explained that this increase was particularly noticeable in elderly people and women, who are more vulnerable to heat at night.
The researchers concluded that the warm climate and heat at night are increasing the risk of stroke amongst the elderly and women.
Experts suggest drinking plenty of water, ensuring good ventilation, and bathing in cool water to reduce the risk of stroke.
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