Heat kills. We need consistency in the way we measure these deaths
- Written by Thomas Longden, Research Fellow, Australian National University
Heat increases the risk of death, but the question of how much has been a topic of debate.From shutterstock.com
One of the most confronting impacts of climate change is the risk of more deaths from hot weather. Heat stress can exacerbate existing health conditions including diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Older people are particularly...
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