Reasons for higher female heatwave mortality

Studies indicate that the female death rate due to heat exceeds that of males, with a summer 2022 study recording that heat-related deaths were 56% higher among women. This is attributed to biological factors such as sweat rates and fat distribution patterns, but these are considered less influential than living conditions and social environment factors, which increase women’s risk of heat-related dangers. Experts emphasize that the most important factors are age, fitness level, and vascular health, noting that women often spend more time working in high-temperature conditions due to their clothing and job types, which exposes them to ongoing, not fully understood risks, in addition to household chores after work. In summary, the higher female mortality rate is primarily due to exposure conditions and intense heat exposure, rather than solely biological differences.

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