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247,098 heat-related deaths occurred globally among older adults in 2021, according to data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The analysis by Weiman Zhu examines trends from 1990 to 2021 across 204 nations, projecting future burdens to 2050. It quantifies deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and health inequities related to high-temperature exposure.
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