Extreme heat linked to higher work disability risk for older, marginalized workers

With an increasing intensity and severity of heat waves in the U.S., Rutgers Health researchers, in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY), found that older workers, particularly Black, Latino and low-income individuals, face an increased risk of work disability because of exposure to extreme heat.

Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-extreme-linked-higher-disability-older.html