Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds
A study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) found that each additional day spent under a heat wave in São Paulo is associated with an increased risk of acute stroke in people ages 65 and older. For the research, a heat wave was defined as at least two consecutive days with maximum temperatures of 33.1 °C (92 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher.
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