Systematic review of gender differences in the epidemiology and risk factors of exertional heat illness and heat tolerance in the armed forces

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Alele F.; Malau-Aduli B.; Malau-Aduli A.; Crowe M.
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    BMJ
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    This review aimed to describe the epidemiology of all heat-related illnesses in women compared with men in the armed forces and to identify gender-specific risk factors and differences in heat tolerance.