Decreased ability to maintain body temperature when exposed to cold

Physiological

Data Availability

Period at which this change occurs is not accurately known

Tissue

  • whole body Changes

References

Referencing provided by LibAge

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Description

Although conflicting studies exist, several cross-sectional studies report that with age there is a decrease in the ability to maintain body temperature when exposed to cold environments. This change is much less pronounced in older women (which are often able to maintain body temperatures as well as younger women), than in men.

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