A recent study published in Science Advances highlights that chronic exposure to extreme heat correlates with accelerated biological aging. Conducted among older adults in various US climates, the research found that prolonged heat exposure can increase biological age significantly, comparable to effects of smoking. This study points to a growing concern about extreme heat as a silent health threat exacerbated by climate change, leading to long-term health issues that may not be immediately evident.
"The effects of extreme heat might not show up right away as a diagnosable health condition, but it could be taking a silent toll at the cellular and the molecular level which could years later develop into disability and disease."
"Longer-term exposure to heat was associated with an increase in a person's biological age by up to 2.48 years. The impact on the body is comparable to the effects of smoking, according to the study authors."
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