Hepcan, cigdem CoskunCanguzel, AybukeYuksel, Ahsen TugceIoja, Ioan CristianHepcan, SerifBreuste, Jurgen2025-09-282025-09-2820241843-59712284-7820https://doi.org/10.47743/pesd2024182009https://hdl.handle.net/11454/121645The climate crisis poses significant challenges, with vulnerable populations, particularly older adults, disproportionately affected by heat-related health risks. This study evaluates heat exposure among individuals aged 65 and older in & Idot;zmir's (T & uuml;rkiye) coastal districts by integrating land surface temperature (LST) data and demographic census records. Findings reveal that 9% of older adults experience extremely high heat exposure, while 61% face high exposure. Vulnerability is more pronounced in & Idot;zmir's northern and eastern districts compared to southern areas. These results highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate heat exposure and protect vulnerable populations.en10.47743/pesd2024182009info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessHeat exposureolder peoplevulnerable populationIzmirenvironmental equityArticle182151162WOS:0014538445000092-s2.0-85218770478N/AN/A