Rising Temperatures Projected to Double Heat-Related Cardiovascular Deaths by 2050

United States of America
A recent study projects a significant increase in cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat in the coming decades.
For every 1 degree Celsius increase in daily mean summer temperature, there is a corresponding 2.1% increase in cardiovascular deaths.
The risk is higher in certain populations, including the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions, and people living in poverty.

A recent study has projected a significant increase in cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat in the coming decades. The research, published in the journal Circulation, suggests that if global temperatures continue to rise at the current rate, heat-related heart deaths could double by 2050. The study used data from 3,000 U.S. counties and found that for every 1 degree Celsius increase in daily mean summer temperature, there was a corresponding 2.1% increase in cardiovascular deaths. The researchers also noted that the risk was higher in certain populations, including the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions, and people living in poverty. The study's authors have called for more research into the effects of heat on health, as well as for public health interventions to help vulnerable populations cope with rising temperatures.

Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • The study's projections are based on current rates of global warming, which could change due to a variety of factors.

Sources

92%

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Extreme heat could increase heart deaths, study says

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The study also found that people with pre-existing heart conditions were at a higher risk during extreme heat events.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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        None Found At Time Of Publication

      95%

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      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths

      National Institutes of Health (NIH) Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
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        • The article provides detailed information about the methodology of the study.
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        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (95%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (90%)
        • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, making it a government organization. This could potentially influence the site's reporting due to political pressures or policy changes.
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          None Found At Time Of Publication

        96%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Heat-related cardiovascular deaths may double in the coming decades

        Earth.com Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • The article discusses the potential impacts of heat-related cardiovascular deaths on different age groups.
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          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (92%)
          • The article seems to emphasize the negative impacts of climate change, which could indicate a slight environmental bias.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication