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Rising heat is increasing health risks for older adults

A hotter planet is pushing older adults closer to the limits of human heat tolerance. The report describes a growing vulnerability linked to climate change.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 6, 2026, 5:07 AM UTC.

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Extreme heat can increase illness and deaths among older populations and strain health systems.

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A hotter planet is pushing older adults beyond the human body's limits – Times Herald Online ↗timesheraldonline.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC

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