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

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

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a significant public health event with a specific, quantifiable impact (excess deaths) linked to a major environmental phenomenon (heatwave). [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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• Denmark
• EuroMOMO
• Europe
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
• Lasse S Vestergaard
• Statens Serum Institut
• World Health Organization

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