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Heat-related deaths: Disproportionate increase in risks for young people possible

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Published: December 10th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Heatwaves in Brazil at the beginning of the year: Young people could die more often from heat in the future.

The increase in heat-related deaths due to climate change could disproportionately affect people under the age of 35. By the end of the century, the number of heat-related deaths in this age group could increase by 35 percent if greenhouse gas emissions are not significantly reduced. This is the conclusion of a recent study published in the journal Sciences Advances.

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