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Hong Kong coffin homes pose extreme heat-related health risks

Extreme summer temperatures in Hong Kong are exacerbating health risks for residents of 'coffin homes,' where inadequate ventilation and high density create dangerous heat traps. The situation highlights systemic urban housing failures and the vulnerability of low-income populations to climate-driven health crises.

Yle News EN2 days agoHKCredibility 25%View source

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Source credibility0.3
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