According to the study, three out of four heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred in people aged under 35 between 1998 and 2019.
Looking ahead to a scenario when the global population and carbon emissions continue growing, the researchers projected a 32% increase in temperature-related deaths in those aged under 35.
The explanation for why younger people may be shouldering more heat-related deaths than anticipated likely comes down to social reasons.
Younger people have higher activity levels, they are more likely to be exposed to heat in outdoor work environments, according to study leader Andrew Wilson.
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