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The Guardian
Extreme heat risks for seniors increase
A recent study highlights that older adults are at increased risk of heat-related health problems at much lower temperatures than previously believed. As global temperatures rise, the number of people over 60 experiencing harmful heat stress is expected to double by 2050, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries. The research emphasizes that older adults’ reduced ability to cool themselves makes them particularly susceptible to heatwaves, with dangers beginning at just 1.5°C of warming above preindustrial levels.
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