Extreme Heat in Adults.

Authors

Jean M Bernhardt

Published in

The Nursing clinics of North America. Volume 61. Issue 4. Pages 557-570. Epub Jul 09, 2026.

Abstract

Extreme heat is one of the most immediate and deadly health threats associated with climate change, posing escalating risks to adult health and health equity. As heatwaves become more frequent, intense, and prolonged, adults, particularly those with chronic illness, occupational heat exposure, limited socioeconomic resources, or inadequate access to cooling, face rising risks of heat-related morbidity and mortality. Nurses play a critical role in mitigating heat-related health impacts through climate-informed assessment, education, prevention, and advocacy. This article examines heat pathophysiology, health consequences, vulnerability, and implications for nursing practice and education.

PMID:
42919507
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 24 Oct 2026.

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