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Heat Is Killing the Elderly
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Extreme heat is no longer a seasonal nuisance—it’s a deadly global crisis, especially for the elderly, with heat-related deaths among those over 65 soaring 85% since 2000. Urban design, chronic health conditions, and climate patterns like El Niño are amplifying the danger, making heat stress deadlier than other weather-related causes. Scientists warn outdoor workers and children are also at high risk, urging urgent, coordinated action. The WHO offers simple survival tips: stay cool, hydrate, and never leave kids in hot cars. The UN is calling for global cooperation to turn preparedness into policy, before heat becomes the new normal.
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