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Germany: 16,000+ heatwave deaths, majority elderly

Germany has recorded over 16,000 heatwave-related deaths, with the majority among those over 75. This underscores the lethal impact of extreme heat, a trend likely to intensify with climate change. The figure highlights a public health vulnerability that may prompt policy responses.

SMEabout 3 hours agoDECredibility 37%View source

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Mosaic Score6.1
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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#heatwave#mortality#climate-change#public-health#elderly

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