Europe reported 50,000 heat-related deaths in 2023 amid record temperatures

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When adjusted for population size, the highest heat-related mortality rates were observed in Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and Spain.

In 2003, a severe heatwave resulted in 70,000 deaths across Europe, prompting officials to establish early warning systems and prevention strategies.

Using data on deaths and temperature from 35 European countries, researchers estimated that 47,690 fatalities were linked to high temperatures.

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