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

Faith O AleleBunmi Malau-AduliAduli Malau-AduliMelissa Crowe
Published in: BMJ open (2020)
The findings of this review suggest that men experienced a slightly higher incidence of heat stroke than women in the armed forces. In addition, the limited available evidence suggests that a higher proportion of women were heat intolerant and being a female was associated with a greater risk of exertional heat illnesses. Given the limited evidence available, further research is required to investigate the influence of gender differences on heat intolerance and heat illness.
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