Table 5 Statements included in knowledge about heat risks construct.
Item no. | Statement | n right | % |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Older and very young people are particularly vulnerable during a heat wave. | 412 | 95.6 |
2 | Excessive sweating during a heat wave may be a sign of heat stress. | 244 | 56.6 |
3 | People with a cardiac disease are in danger of becoming sick during a heat wave. | 355 | 82.4 |
4 | Heat-related diseases can lead to death. | 362 | 84.0 |
5 | There is no such evidence for heat waves to cause respiratory diseases. | 101 | 23.4 |
6 | Diabetes is an example for a heat-related disease. | 295 | 68.4 |
7 | Heat waves foster the development of harmful bacteria in water and food. | 392 | 91.0 |
8 | Heat waves can be a factor for depression and anxiety. | 108 | 25.1 |
9 | Due to the building’s shade, heat waves are less common in cities than in rural areas. | 368 | 85.4 |
10 | Heat stress during night time is worse than heat stress during daytime. | 183 | 42.5 |
