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Key facts:
- More frequent heat waves have a serious impact on human health – often in a way that would not even come to our mind.
- Thermal stress is felt at every level of biological organization, from the whole body, through organs, to our DNA.
- Studies indicate that frequent exposure to high temperatures can significantly accelerate cell aging.
- You can find more information on safety during hot weather tvnmeteo.pl.
The 2003 heat wave described above was a warning signal for us, but also a announcement of a tendency. In Great Britain in August this year, 38.1 degrees Celsius was recorded for the first time, but the record from more than two decades is a long time ago – the current one is 40.3 degrees Celsius and comes from 2022. The old continent is slowly getting used to the annual heat. City authorities set up water curtains on the streets, organize air -conditioned shelters, conduct information campaigns.