Study: Elderly More Affected by Climate Warming
A recent study confirms that the impact of climate warming on the elderly will be more severe than previously thought. It is projected that by 2100, up to 22% of people over 60 will experience dangerous heat for more than a month each year if global temperatures rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius. The study, conducted by researchers from Stanford University, highlights that the risks associated with high heat are doubled when combined with high humidity, and that earlier risk estimates were underestimations, especially for older adults who are more vulnerable to extreme temperatures. The researchers call for the urgent implementation of measures to protect the elderly, such as providing cooling tools and reducing carbon emissions, to mitigate the health damages caused by rising temperatures.
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