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Rising global temperatures projected to shift mortality patterns from cold to heat

Recent data indicates that while cold-related deaths currently exceed heat-related fatalities globally, the trend is reversing due to accelerating climate change. The June 2026 European heatwave resulted in over 10,000 excess deaths, highlighting the increasing mortality risk posed by extreme heat events.

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Mosaic Score10.0
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.1
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