Current and future burdens of heat-related dementia hospital admissions in England

This article recognises that climate change and an aging population are two of the greatest challenges facing current and future healthcare services and practices. It investigates the wide range impacts from climate change on human health. There is research showing direct connections between ambient temperature extremes and mortality and morbidity burdens from respiratory and cardio-vascular diseases, especially in the older population. Therefore, it expresses the need for sustainable solutions for healthy aging.

The article also explores the need for more research on the impacts that climate change will have on mental degenerative disorders such as dementia. This is due to the high number of individuals currently living with the disorder and in order to recognise the specific dangers posed, during periods of extreme weather. This article also looks at ways in which public health can prepare priority settings such as A&E, by plannings for ‘hot seasons’ and ensuring individuals dealing with the vulnerable people are educated in health implications such as overheating and ways to deal with this.