Extreme heat kills in Europe above 175 thousand people per year – the European branch of the World Health Organization reported on Thursday (WHO). He also reported that temperatures on the continent are rising faster than in the rest of the world.
As reported by the AFP agency, in the years 2000-2009 Around the world, approximately 489k.deaths due to heat. Of these, as many as 36 proc., or about 176 thousand deaths occurred in Europe.
The organization also noted that temperatures in the region, compared to the global average, they grow twice as fast. Recall that the European branch of WHO covers 53 countries, including several in Central Asia.
Disturbing data from WHO. The reason is “extreme heat” in Europe
According to WHO, over the last two decades in Europe there has been 30 percent increase in heat-related mortality.
A statement on this data was issued by the WHO Regional Director for Europe His clevernesswho pointed out diseases that significantly contribute to the increase in heat-related deaths.
“Extreme temperatures exacerbate chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory and cerebrovascular diseases, mental health and diabetes-related conditions,” Kluge said. He added that in this situation, it is “people pay the ultimate price“.
Europe. WHO Alert. “Three Warmest Years on Record”
Hans Kluge calculated that since 2020, Europe has recorded “the three warmest years on record“. He also explained that unfavourable weather conditions can mainly threaten the elderly and be an “additional burden” for pregnant women.
As reported by the organization, due to global warming The number of deaths is expected to increase sharply in the coming years.
At the end of July, the Secretary General UN Antonio Guterres warned that “people suffer” due to extreme heat. He therefore called for actions to be taken to limit the effects of the record heat.
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