All over the world, health problems continue to rise

The authors insist that global warming not only poses a long-term threat, but is already causing widespread, sometimes fatal, health problems. They point in particular to an increase in heat-related deaths as heatwaves become more common in temperate regions, such as most European countries. Among those over 65, heat-related deaths more than doubled in 2023 compared to the 1990s average, the report highlighted, citing other heat-related issues. high temperatures: difficulty sleeping, risks of stroke during exercise…

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The report also highlights the risks of so-called “extreme” climate events, such as heavy rainfall that can cause flooding or contaminate running water. Compared to the period 1961-1990, during the years 2014-2023, the regions of the world exposed to this precipitation increased by more than half. Above all, the researchers note that it is not enough to separately assess each of these risks – and many others also explored by the report -: “they likely have simultaneous and cascading effects […] which disproportionately threatens human health and survival when global temperatures rise by a fraction of a degree.

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