Summer Heatwaves and Climate Shifts Spark Deadly Rise in European Disease Outbreaks
In the wake of the hottest summer on record, European scientists are sounding alarms over severe health risks associated with soaring temperatures and climate-induced shifts in disease patterns. A recent study by Spanish scientists revealed that more than 47,000 Europeans died unexpectedly due to extreme summer heat, predominantly affecting vulnerable populations like the elderly and outdoor workers. However, scientists warn that rising temperatures are also laying the groundwork for even more complex health challenges, as new research points to climate change’s role in increasing the spread of infectious diseases.
This phenomenon occurs as rising temperatures and altered habitats enable disease-causing pathogens and their carriers to infiltrate regions they once couldn’t. For example, ...