Heat-related respiratory deaths outnumber cold-related, study of 1M deaths finds

A study analyzing over 1 million deaths estimates about 66,000 respiratory deaths are associated with heat, exceeding those linked to cold. This challenges the common assumption that cold poses a greater respiratory mortality risk. The finding has implications for public health planning and climate adaptation strategies.

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