A new study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that Australia loses nearly 50,000 years of healthy life annually due to cardiovascular disease linked to hot weather. Researchers warn that under continued climate change trends, this toll could double or triple within the next 25 years. The analysis, stemming from data between 2003 and 2018, shows that as temperatures rise, the heart faces increased strain, leading to heightened risk, particularly for existing cardiovascular patients. The findings underscore the urgency for climate adaptation strategies to mitigate these health risks.
Researchers found that approximately 49,483 years of healthy life are lost annually in Australia due to cardiovascular diseases linked to rising temperatures and extreme weather.
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, indicates cardiovascular disease could double or triple in the next 25 years if current climate trends persist.
Results highlighted that 7.3% of the total cardiovascular disease burden is due to extreme weather, with potential increases by 2050 based on greenhouse gas emissions.
This research, the first of its kind globally, emphasizes the critical need for strategies to reduce high-temperature impacts on cardiovascular health as climate change progresses.
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