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World Service,5 mins

Why extreme heat can be deadly

Health Check

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The increased heat we are experiencing with climate change is causing deaths in people with underlying health conditions. With predictions that climate change will lead to more frequent, longer-lasting heatwaves, what can people around the world do to keep cool? We hear from global health expert Prof Kristie Ebi, who works at the University of Washington. (Image: A lady wipes her face while travelling during a heatwave in Mumbai, India, Credit: Getty Images.)

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