Global Health Crisis: Rising Temperatures and the Urgent Need for...

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Global Health Crisis: Rising Temperatures and the Urgent Need for Heat Protection

Geneva | May 1, 2026 — As global temperatures continue to climb, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a critical update on the escalating health risks posed by extreme heat. Termed a "silent killer," heat-related mortality for people over the age of 65 has surged by approximately 85% in recent decades. With nearly 489,000 heat-related deaths occurring annually—the...

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