Heat exposure and cardiorespiratory health

Regular physical activity across the lifespan to build resilience against rising global temperatures

“… 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 Extreme heat events cause more deaths than all other natural disasters combined, 28 , 29 mainly due to adverse cardiovascular events. 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 Since it is estimated that extreme heat events will be more frequent, severe and long-lasting, heat-related morbidity and mortality are expected to increase, 6 placing even more pressure on healthcare systems.…”