Publicity Post

Video Series: Extreme Hot Weather and Senior Health

16 Sep 2021

Take Home Messages
  • Prolonged extreme hot weather is associated with increased health risks, especially for the vulnerable population groups including seniors.
  • Hot nights pose a greater threat to public health. In particular, consecutive hot nights make the recovery and resting at night less effective.
  • Citizens need to improve the awareness and preparedness to deal with such extreme heat events, and take good care of the elderly.
Watch Video Series
  • Video 0: Stakeholders - How Can We Help the Elderly During Hot Weather?
  • Video 1: Extreme Heat and Its Health Impacts on the Elderly
  • Video 2: The Health Impacts of Extreme Heat on the Elderly (1)
  • Video 3: The Health Impacts of Extreme Heat on the Elderly (2)
  • Video 4: Extreme Heat and Living Environment
  • Video 5: Extreme Heat, Outdoor Spaces and Facilities