International journal of hygiene and environmental health

Day, night, and combined heatwaves linked to faster biological aging in China over time

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Abstract

The study examines associations between heatwaves and biological age acceleration in a Chinese national cohort.

  • Heat exposure may be linked to accelerated biological aging.
  • Different effects of daytime, nighttime, and day-night compound heatwaves on biological age are underexplored.
  • This research focuses on low- and middle-income populations, highlighting potential disparities.
  • The findings could offer insights into how various heatwave patterns impact health in these communities.

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