How to avoid heat-related illness and stay cool this summer
Summary
More than 200,000 people in Europe died from heat-related issues in the past four years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe. Rising temperatures, linked to climate change, increase the risk of heat exhaustion and deadly heat stroke, and heatwaves are becoming more common.Key Facts
- Over 200,000 heat-related deaths occurred in Europe in the last four years.
- Most of these deaths could have been prevented.
- Europe is expected to experience more above-average temperatures this summer.
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious health risks from extreme heat.
- Dr. Hans Kluge of WHO Europe said heatwaves are now a recurring crisis.
- Climate change is causing more frequent and deadly heatwaves.
- Heatwaves harm health systems and damage infrastructure across Europe.
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