Variation in human water turnover associated with environmental and lifestyle factors
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A global study of human water requirements found that water turnover varies with factors like age, climate, and body composition. The research developed an equation to predict individual water usage, with higher rates in younger adults and those with lower human development indices.
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- What determines water turnover in people around the world? American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Nov 24, 2022 · first to report
- How Much Water Do We Need a Day? Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters · Nov 24, 2022
- Stop counting cups. There’s an ocean of difference in our water needs University of Wisconsin-Madison · Nov 24, 2022