Climate change must be declared a "global health emergency," according to a landmark report
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A landmark report on health and climate calls for climate change to be recognised as a "global health emergency." According to the document, heat was linked to a record 710,000 deaths in 2023 alone. This figure is higher than the number of deaths caused by malaria or HIV in the same year.
The report's authors explain that high temperatures increase health risks. They can cause dizziness and fainting, worsen heart and respiratory diseases, and lead to deaths, especially among older people, the sick, and people who live alone. Experts also stress that heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more intense in many regions of the world.
France is not spared. In recent years, several heatwaves have hit the country, with very high temperatures lasting several days. Health authorities recommend drinking regularly, staying cool, and checking on vulnerable people during periods of intense heat.
The report concludes that recognising a global health emergency would make it possible to better protect the population. For researchers, it is necessary to strengthen health systems, improve risk prevention, and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming.
Sources: France 24
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