期刊
ENERGIES
卷 13, 期 11, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en13112881
关键词
indoor environment; indoor temperature; health; buildings; elderly; fuel poverty
资金
- FCT-Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia within MIT SES Portugal Doctoral Program [PD/BD/128029/2016]
- FCT-Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia within the R&D Units Project Scope [UIDB/00319/2020]
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia [PD/BD/128029/2016] Funding Source: FCT
This paper provides a review of research that addresses the relationship between indoor temperatures and health outcomes, taking into consideration studies that focus heat or cold exposure within the household context. It aims to extend previous research by considering both indoor temperatures from existing housing, and empirical studies that focus on energy efficiency measures and subsequent health impacts. To achieve this aim, a literature review was undertaken, combining engineering and health databases. The review established that, overall, inadequate indoor temperatures are associated with poor health status, whereas energy efficiency measures have been associated to improved indoor temperatures and occupant's health namely regarding cardiovascular, respiratory and mental health disorders. These health conditions are among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCD). The review also highlighted the need for more empirical studies with an extended timeframe to deal with climate change challenges. It underlined the potential advantages of the convergence between health and energy efficiency studies, for better modelling and planning.
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