Maintaining thermal comfort in hot, humid conditions involves strategies to counteract the combined effects of high temperature and moisture content in the air, which impede the body’s natural cooling mechanisms. For example, evaporative cooling through perspiration becomes less effective when the surrounding air is already saturated with moisture. This can lead to heat stress and related health issues.
Effective thermoregulation in such climates is crucial for preventing heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and other heat-related illnesses. Historically, societies in tropical and subtropical regions have developed various cultural practices and architectural adaptations to mitigate the impact of humid heat. These traditional methods offer valuable insights into sustainable and effective cooling strategies.
