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Impact of population aging on future temperature-related mortality at different global warming levels
Older adults are generally amongst the most vulnerable to heat and cold. While temperature-related health impacts are projected to increase with global warming, the influence of population aging on these trends remains unclear. Here we show that at 1.5 °C, 2 °C, and 3 °C of global warming, heat-related mortality in 800 locations across 50 countries/areas will increase by 0.5%, 1.0%, and 2.5%, respectively; among which 1 in 5 to 1 in 4 heat-relat…
Heat risks among elderly grow 85% as global warming turns catastrophic
As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, the United Nations has warned that heatwaves pose significant health risks to older people, exacerbating preexisting conditions and increasing the likelihood of heatstroke, dehydration, and cardiovascular strain. The UN said that changes in weather have also resulted in exposure to polluted air and water, chemicals […]
Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy
As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns of heightened health risks for older persons in the Frontiers 2025 Report published on Thursday, July 10. Older persons Other highlighted impacts of climate change include the melting of glaciers that reawaken ancient pathogens and floods that risk releasing dangerous chemicals. The 7th edition of the Frontiers Report, The Weight of Tim…
Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report
Nairobi, 10 July 2025 – As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns of heightened health risks for older persons in the Frontiers 2025 Report published today. Other highlighted impacts of climate change include the melting of glaciers that reawaken ancient pathogens and floods that risk […] The post Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report appeared first on YubaNe…
Summer is often eagerly expected: holidays, family time, swimming pools and beaches.But the reality is that not all is rest or fun. Care must also be taken into account, especially in those over 65 years of age, when the risk of heat stroke flares up.According to data from the Ministry of Health, in 2024 2,020 people died from heat complications. 90% were over 75 years old, and most of those deaths were concentrated in August. 17 of them were di…
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