Hidden Crisis: The Challenge in Tracking Fatalities from Extreme Heat
As temperatures climb globally, the exact toll of deaths attributed to extreme heat remains elusive, challenging public officials who grapple with an accurate count. This lack of precise data underscores the broader impacts of climate change on public health. Rising global temperatures have set off alarm bells for years, as hotter conditions contribute to more frequent heatwaves. These extreme weather events pose significant health threats, particularly to vulnerable populations including the elderly, the chronically ill, …