WHO's 18C thermostat advice slammed

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Experts SLAM the WHO's advice to keep your thermostat at just 18°C

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World Health Organisation's recommended temperature for your home is a chilly 18C ( 64.4F ) But experts have slammed the global health body's recommendation, saying this could lead to illness and poor health.

Instead, experts instead say the thermostat should be set to at least 20C (68F) That's just slightly warmer than the UK 's preferred temperature of 19.5C (67.1F) According to the WHO , a temperature of 18C is all that is needed for most healthy people.

Older people and those in poor-quality housing are at particularly high risk of illness.

Many social media users agreed with experts saying a thermostat setting of 18C was likely to leave their homes damp and mouldy.

One commenter wrote: 'I honestly don't know how anyone could bear under 20.5 degrees in here' Another said: 'My cold hands are telling me it's time to put the heating on'.

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