The study highlights that young people, particularly those under 35 and especially children under 4, face significant risks from heat-related deaths, contradicting traditional views that focused on older populations.
Andrew Wilson emphasizes a stark change in temperature-related deaths, noting that while overall statistics may suggest a decrease due to fewer cold deaths, the ages of those affected will shift dramatically towards younger individuals.
Tamma Carleton points out the irony of climate change effects, where in already hot regions, heat-related deaths will sharply increase even as cool-weather-related deaths decline, revealing stark age disparities in vulnerability.
This research uncovers a disturbing trend of rising heat-related mortality among youths in Mexico, raising alarms about the need for targeted interventions to protect these vulnerable groups as climate change progresses.
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