Summary:
- This article discusses a new study that found exposure to cold weather is linked to 20 times as many deaths as exposure to hot weather.
- The study analyzed data from 384 locations across 13 countries and found that cold temperatures, such as those experienced during winter, are a major contributor to excess mortality.
- The findings suggest that public health efforts should focus on protecting vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, from the dangers of cold weather, in addition to addressing the impacts of heat waves.