Abstract An average of 26,560 UK excess winter deaths occur in people 65+ years old each winter, of which 30% are attributed to cold homes. Cold homes are known to exacerbate health problems prevalent in the 65+ demographic. Through conducting interviews in homes occupied by 65+-year-olds known to be achieving less than the World Health Organization (WHO) minimum recommended temperature (18ºC), this article highlights their struggles in maintaining health and managing their homes, with instances of extreme and potentially dangerous methods to achieve thermal comfort identified. Fairer energy provision, better targeted financial aid, and improved support networks are necessary to alleviate current problems.

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“我越老，我就越冷”——老年人在寒冷的家中应对的观点

摘要 每年冬天，英国平均有 26,560 名 65 岁以上的人在冬季死亡，其中 30% 归因于寒冷的家。众所周知，冷屋会加剧 65 岁以上人群普遍存在的健康问题。通过对已知低于世界卫生组织 (WHO) 最低推荐温度 (18ºC) 的 65 岁以上老年人居住的房屋进行采访，本文重点介绍了他们在保持健康和管理房屋方面的努力，并列举了极端情况并确定了实现热舒适的潜在危险方法。更公平的能源供应、更有针对性的财政援助和改进的支持网络是缓解当前问题所必需的。