During a heat wave, high indoor temperatures can also prove dangerous, study shows – The Mercury News

By Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)

PHILADELPHIA — During hot weather — like the wave of 90-plus-degree days that Philly will experience this week — most of the public’s attention is focused on skyrocketing outdoor temperatures that can cause serious medical complications such as heat stroke.

But for many people, especially those who lack access to air-conditioning, temperatures inside can become dangerous, as well, said Leah Schinasi, an assistant professor of environmental and occupational health at Drexel University.

In a recently published article reviewing the research on indoor overheating, Schinasi and other Drexel researchers noted that many vulnerable people, including the very old and young, spend most of their time indoors — but may not be able to adequately cool their houses in a heat wave.

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