Wide Variation in Water Needs of People Worldwide

 
Study Summary

This study investigated the determinants of human water turnover (WT) in 5604 people from the ages of 8 days to 96 years from 23 countries. Age, body size, and composition were significantly associated with WT, as were physical activity, athletic status, pregnancy, socioeconomic status, and environmental characteristics (latitude, altitude, air temperature, and humidity).

 
Study Citation

Yamada, Y., et al. (2022) Variation in human water turnover associated with environmental and lifestyle factors. Science, 378(6622), 909-915. doi.org/10.1126/science.abm8668.