Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: Aging global population, rising temperatures mean millions at risk
Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
Scientists have become alarmed about the increasing frequency of extreme heat paired with high humidity.
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