Students’ Perceived Heat-Health Symptoms Increased with Warmer Classroom Temperatures

Temperatures in Africa are expected to increase by the end of the century. Heat-related health impacts and perceived health symptoms are potentially a problem, especially in public schools with limited resources. Students (n = 252) aged ~14–18 years from eight high schools completed an hourly heat-h...

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Main Authors: Shalin Bidassey-Manilal, Caradee Y. Wright, Jacobus C. Engelbrecht, Patricia N. Albers, Rebecca M. Garland, Mamopeli Matooane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/6/566