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Heat Caused Over 47,000 Deaths in Europe in 2023, the Second Highest Burden of the Last Decade
Heat related mortality would have been 80% higher in absence of the adaptation observed during the present century
New epidemiological tool provides warnings of heat and cold related mortality by sex and age in Europe
Forecaster.health, an open-access health early warning system for 580 regions in 31 European countries, has been developed by researchers in the EARLY-ADAPT group.
Most Surface Ozone Contributing to Premature Mortality in European Countries Is Imported
Among all deaths attributable to O3 across 35 European countries, more than 60% stem from O3 transport originating beyond Europe's borders.
Study Analyses the Impact of Summer Heat on Hospital Admissions in Spain
The strongest effect of high temperatures was observed for metabolic and obesity-related disorders, renal failure, urinary tract infection and sepsis, among others.
Air Quality in Europe Shows Significant Improvements over the Last Two Decades, Study Finds
Despite air quality improvements, 98.10%, 80.15% and 86.34% of the European population lives in areas exceeding the WHO recommended levels for PM2.5, PM10 and NO2, respectively.
