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Oral temperature range in old age.

T H Howell

    Gerontologia Clinica
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Normal body temperature for older women is not 37.0 degrees C. Oral temperature readings in 105 females aged 61-100 years showed a median of 36.0 degrees C, with no strong age correlation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Physiology
    • Thermometry

    Background:

    • Establishing normal physiological parameters in elderly populations is crucial for accurate health assessment.
    • Previous assumptions about normal body temperature may not apply to aged individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the normal oral temperature range in elderly females.
    • To investigate the relationship between age and oral temperature in this demographic.
    • To assess the influence of ambient room temperature on oral temperature readings in the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Oral temperature measurements were taken using an electric thermometer in 105 females aged 61-100 years.
    • Data analysis included calculating the median temperature and assessing correlations between age, oral temperature, and room temperature.

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    Main Results:

    • Oral temperatures ranged from 30.0 to 37.2 degrees C, with a median of 36.0 degrees C.
    • No significant correlation was found between the age of the subjects and their oral temperature readings.
    • A correlation was observed between oral temperature readings and the existing room temperature.

    Conclusions:

    • The commonly cited 37.0 degrees C is not a reliable indicator of normal oral temperature in elderly females.
    • Ambient room temperature may influence oral temperature measurements in older adults.
    • Further research is needed to establish precise thermoregulatory norms for the aging population.