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Europe heatwave caused over 10,000 excess deaths, data shows

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Europe experienced over 10,000 excess deaths during a late-June heatwave, with the majority of fatalities occurring among individuals aged 65 and above. Data from EuroMOMO, a network supported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization, indicates that the extreme heat likely exacerbated existing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, leading to the spike in mortality. Scientists attribute the increased frequency and intensity of such heatwaves to human-caused climate change. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave

    European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during ⁠the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed ⁠the west of the continent in ⁠late June, official data showed. The vast majority – more than 9,000 – were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by …

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