The Acute Effects of Heat Exposure on Cognitive Function
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Publication Date
Spring 2026
Department
Industrial Engineering
Description
Passive heat exposure negatively impacts: •Executive function & response inhibition •Attention & processing speed •Workplace productivity
Older adults face heightened vulnerability to cognitive decline under heat stress (Schlader et al., 2015).
Who is most affected?
•Outdoor & industrial workers •Athletes training in summer heat •First responders (firefighters, EMTs) •Older adults with thermoregulatory decline
San Antonio context: persistent summers, growing population, occupational health implications.
Keywords
Heat, Cognitive function, Workplace productivity
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
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Presentations
Format
PPT
Medium
Presentation
City
San Antonio, Texas
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