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Why are women affected more by heatwaves? A doctor explainsSource: ITV
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00:00their body composition is different so they have a higher fat percentage than men and they have
00:04lower muscle mass than men as well so that higher fat percentage insulates them makes it harder for
00:09heat to escape and what muscle is really good for it has a really good blood supply so that can help
00:14get that hot blood to the surface of the skin where heat can evaporate so women aren't as good
00:18at doing that

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