Heat waves accelerate aging, especially for vulnerable groups

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Sustained heat waves accelerate aging, particularly for manual laborers and those without air conditioning. A study in Nature Climate Change tracked 24,922 Taiwanese adults, finding that increased cumulative heat wave exposure correlated with faster biological aging. Researchers measured biological age through various medical tests. The findings suggest that even with adaptation, heat's aging effects persist. Experts call for policies to address environmental inequalities and enhance resilience to extreme heat events.


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