Climate-Fueled Extreme Temperatures Are Especially Deadly for Aging Populations
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Rising global temperatures and heat waves are putting millions of older adults at risk, especially in the Global South.
A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in India on May 7, campaigning politicians, local news announcers and voters waiting in long lines passed out from the oppressive heat. From as far north as Japan to as far south as the Philippines, the relentless heat wreaked havoc on everyday life.