Heat-linked deaths among 65+ up 55% since 2000-04: Lancet

The report, released early Wednesday, noted that globally such heat-related deaths had increased 68% during 2017-21, reaching 3,10,000 deaths annually. It said the death toll was significantly exacerbated by the confluence of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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