European Heatwave Death Toll Rises to Thousands, Germany Reports Elderly Most Affected
The ongoing heatwave across Europe has now claimed thousands of lives, with new data revealing the significant human cost. Germany's Robert Koch Institute previously reported that 80% of heat-related victims in the country are over 75 years old, highlighting the particular vulnerability of seniors.
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Karščio banga pražudė tūkstančius: paskelbti naujausi duomenys
Rekordiniai karščiai Europoje jau pareikalavo tūkstančių gyvybių. Moksliniai prognozuoja, kad, klimato kaitai intensyvėjant, karščio bangos taps dažnesnės ir ilgesnės, o jų keliama grėsmė visuomenės sveikatai – dar didesnė.
Read full article →Hitze und Alter: Wann werden hohe Temperaturen gefährlich?
Das deutsche Robert-Koch-Institut meldet neue Hitzetoten-Zahlen: 80 Prozent der Opfer sind älter als 75. Warum gerade Senioren betroffen sind und wie sie sich schützen können.
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