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
Heat related mortality would have been 80% higher in absence of the adaptation observed during the present century
Heat related mortality would have been 80% higher in absence of the adaptation observed during the present century
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.
Among all deaths attributable to O3 across 35 European countries, more than 60% stem from O3 transport originating beyond Europe's borders.
Among all deaths attributable to O3 across 35 European countries, more than 60% stem from O3 transport originating beyond Europe's borders.
The strongest effect of high temperatures was observed for metabolic and obesity-related disorders, renal failure, urinary tract infection and sepsis, among others.
The strongest effect of high temperatures was observed for metabolic and obesity-related disorders, renal failure, urinary tract infection and sepsis, among others.
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.
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.
A recent study led by researchers from the EARLY-ADAPT group and INSERM indicates in what Spanish provinces the cold poses the greatest risk to health.