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Sex and gender and health in a changing climate
The international research project INCLUDE is investigating the role of sex and gender in how physical activity affects the health and well-being of older adults in changing environmental conditions.
Another aim of the study is to pass on the newly acquired knowledge to decision-makers so that urban planning and policies to promote physical activity can be adapted on the basis of these results.
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Growing relevance
Climate change and air pollution are among the greatest health risks worldwide – especially for lung health. At the same time, physical inactivity increases the risk of disease in old age and reduces quality of life. How exercise affects people under stressful environmental conditions, such as air pollution or heat, may also depend on sex and gender.
Biological and social gender
Exercise has a positive effect on everyone, but there are clear differences. Biological sex leads to physiological differences (e.g. differences in lungs or muscles) and social role models influence how active people can be. Until now, research in this area has focused primarily on men, with little consideration given to other genders. In INCLUDE, we conduct research that includes everyone. The aim is to pass on this knowledge to planning and advisory bodies (e.g. urban planning and sports guidelines) and improve living conditions for everyone.
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Participation in the study
Are you interested in the study? Take the short eligibility check to find out if you meet the participation criteria, it only takes a few minutes. No data will be stored and participation is non-binding.
Our Partner
Project funding: This project is funded by the SNF as part of NFP83 Gender Medicine and Health under funding agreement no. 227244 and partly by the French National Health Security Agency (ANSES – EST-23-177). We would also like to thank the Catalan Society of Pneumology (SOCAP) and the Forum Basilense at the University of Basel for their support.