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The Problem:
-Elders have a higher sensitivity to the health impacts of climate change
-Elders are the most vulnerable population
-Elders are more reliant on caregivers to effectively adapt to the changes
-Elders have impaired cognition
-Reduced mobility
-Inability to sense dehydration
-Elders also have pre-existing health conditions which increases the likelihood of developing heat related illness
The Impacts:
-heat exhaustion
-heat stroke
-hypothermia
-further worsening medical conditions
-the movement of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases
-respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
-water and food borne contamination
Solutions:
-increase amounts of retirement homes in London
-Make public announcements about the dangers of heat stroke for elders
-provide more caregivers and money for air conditioning and heating
-encourage youth to pursue employment in environmental and medical studies
