Extreme Night-Time Heat Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Studies reveal significant rise in stroke occurrences and mortality during hot nights, urging for preventive measures and urban planning adjustments.
- Research shows a 7% increase in stroke risk during extremely hot nights.
- Elderly people and women are particularly vulnerable to heat-related strokes.
- Data from 11,000 stroke cases over 15 years highlight the growing health threat.
- Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, elevate stroke mortality rates globally.
- Experts call for urban planning changes to mitigate the impact of rising night-time temperatures.