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Figure 2. The time course of mean skin temperature in the conditions.
Values are mean ± S.D. for 8 subjects.
Figure 3. The time course of thermal sensation in the conditions.
Values are mean ± S.D. for 8 subjects.
DISCUSSION
In conclusion, even if the ambient temperature is low, taking a hot bath keeps the body
temperature higher with better thermal comfort. However, due to the effect on blood pressure
of low ambient temperature, it is recommended that taking a bath at low ambient temperature
in a hot water temperature be avoided.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude to Kyushu University User
Science Institute and the 21st Century COE Program of MEXT Japan for commissioning
funding for this research.
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