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

• 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/98113/1/2022011912131439_MJMHS_0242.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/98113/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2022011912131439_MJMHS_0242.pdf

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...