Young adults in Mexico: Risk of poisoning through heat alerts experts!

Young adults in Mexico: Risk of poisoning through heat alerts experts!

Current research results sound alarm: Young adults are particularly at risk during heat waves. A study by the University of Columbia has shown that almost every third heat note in Mexico is between 18 and 35 years old. This is particularly surprising because one would expect this age group, physiologically speaking the most resistant, less susceptible. According to the analysis of 3,300 heat death cases between 1998 and 2019, worrying trends also show with regard to other groups, such as babies and toddlers who are also severely affected, such as reported.

The reasons for the increased risk are diverse. Young adults often work in professions that expose them to the extreme temperatures outdoors, such as in agriculture or in the construction industry. These activities significantly increase the risk of dehydration and heat stroke. In addition, earlier studies show that extreme weather conditions are often listed as a cause of death on the dead of the dead of men in this age group. Also FOCUS emphasizes and highlights that the importance of the working conditions is that Sngents of the population who exercise exhausting sports are also exposed to a high risk.

rising dangers from climate change

With the progressive climate change, the situation could further tighten. Scientists warn that the number of heat -related deaths will increase in the future, especially since many young people around the world, especially in hot and moist regions, have similar working conditions as in Mexico. These findings are alarming and show that despite the assumption that younger people are more resistant, reality is different. Even if older people in Mexico die more often from moderate cold, the risk for younger and lighter population groups, especially during exceptional heat periods, remains a serious health problem that urgently needs attention.