Gesche Huebner, Ian Hamilton, Zaid Chalabi, David Shipworth and Tadj Oreszczyn
Abstract
We examine if temperatures in winter in English homes meet the recommendation of being at least 18°C at all times. We analyse how many days meet this criterion and calculate the hours per day and night being at/above 18°C. These metrics are compared between households with occupants aged above 64 years or having a long-term disability (LTD) and those younger and without disability.
Publication details
Huebner, G.M., Hamilton, I., Chalabi, Z., Shipworth, D., & Oreszczyn, T. 2018. Comparison of indoor temperatures of homes with recommended temperatures and effects of disability and age: an observational, cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 8: e021085. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021085Opens in a new tab
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