- Recommendation ID
- NG6/1
- Question
- What effect does the temperature in the home have on the rate of illness, death and quality of life of different groups of vulnerable people?
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) - This includes the effect and interaction of multiple vulnerabilities (such as age and pre-existing
disease). It also includes the effects of intervening factors like fuel poverty, poor housing and outdoor temperature. Analysis is needed of existing UK-based databases.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Excess winter deaths and illness and the health risks associated with cold homes
- Number
- NG6
- Date issued
- March 2015
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 23/04/2015 |