Differences between Men and Women in Their Response to Heat and Cold

Abstract

Men and women studied under limited standard conditions show two points of agreement, Newton''s Law constant and the internal body temp. In all the other adjustments to changes in thermal environment [female][female] have a physiological advantage. The comfort zone, in which heat loss and heat production are equal, extends over a range of about 6[degree] for [female][female] and of 2-3[degree] for [male][male]. Factors involved are fall in heat production in warmer environments, the thicker layer of insulation against cold, and a slightly better adaptation of skin temp. to meet thermal changes in environment. In cool air [female][female], lightly clad, may be comfortable when [male][male] need woolen clothing. In the warm zone long before [female][female] have started to perspire or even "glow" [male][male] may be covered with beads of sweat. Air conditioning must take these facts into account.