Comparison of indices to estimate heat exposure to human: a review in tropical regions

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Comparison of indices to estimate heat exposure to human: a review in tropical regions

Workplaces in tropical countries are associated with increasing temperature and humidity, thus, the workers are susceptible to heat hazards. The inability for self-cooling properly toward exposure to head hazards can lead to severe dehydration and even death. To date, there are several indices and m...

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Main Authors:	Nurhartonosuro, Imam Munajat, Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri, Mohd Suadi Nata, Dayana Hazwani, Karuppiah, Karmegam, Ng, Yee Guan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2022
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/98113/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/98113/1/2022011912131439_MJMHS_0242.pdf

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