<p>A recent study indicates a worrying trend: high temperatures, which traditionally have been a major risk factor for older adults, are now becoming a major new threat to people under 35. Due to global warming, scientists warn that young people will face more heatwaves than previously&nbsp;anticipated, as climate change amplifies heat intensity.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>A rising threat for younger generations</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">A study led by Andrew Wilson of Columbia University highlights that&nbsp;failure to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions would bring about a 32% increase in heat-related deaths among those under the age of 35 by the end of the century. "Most discussions of heat vulnerability focus on the elderly, but we found that younger people bear the brunt of heat mortality," Wilson said. "We didn’t expect this."</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Shift in mortality patterns</strong></h2>

<p>Between the years 2000 and 2019, studies conducted in Mexico showed that 75% of heat related deaths are of people below the age of 35 years, whereas cold-related deaths predominantly affected those aged above 50 years. In a recent research work published by Science Advances, it was further established that this same phenomenon could manifest itself in developed countries such as the US and those in Europe, as climate change takes its course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Wilson, "We are finding that cold-related deaths would decline, especially among older individuals, whereas heat-related deaths would increase, particularly in younger people."&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extreme-heat-caused-70000-excess-deaths-in-europe-in-2022-study-661438">&nbsp;Extreme heat caused 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022: Study</a></p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Measures to decrease the risk</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Researchers, including Sameed Khatana of Penn Medicine, assert&nbsp;that focused strategies need to be put in place to safeguard young ones from heat. "We need to consider strategies like work breaks for people in hot environments and rescheduling outdoor activities, such as sports events, during extreme heat," Khatana said.<br />
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<h2><strong>Urgent action required</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">The research calls for urgent action as the climate crisis intensifies. Without significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, heatwaves will affect children much more, increasing preventable deaths. Immediate steps are needed to reduce exposure and protect vulnerable population from the deadly impacts of rising temperatures.<br />
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A recent study indicates a worrying trend: high temperatures, which traditionally have been a major risk factor for older adults, are now becoming a major new threat to people under 35.

A recent study indicates a worrying trend: high temperatures, which traditionally have been a major risk factor for older adults, are now becoming a major new threat to people under 35. Due to global warming, scientists warn that young people will face more heatwaves than previously anticipated, as climate change amplifies heat intensity. A rising threat for younger generations A study led by Andrew Wilson of Columbia University highlights that failure to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions would bring about a 32% increase in heat-related deaths among those under the age of 35 by the end of the century. "Most discussions of heat vulnerability focus on the elderly, but we found that younger people bear the brunt of heat mortality," Wilson said. "We didn’t expect this." Shift in mortality patterns Between the years 2000 and 2019, studies conducted in Mexico showed that 75% of heat related deaths are of people below the age of 35 years, whereas cold-related deaths predominantly affected those aged above 50 years. In a recent research work published by Science Advances, it was further established that this same phenomenon could manifest itself in developed countries such as the US and those in Europe, as climate change takes its course. According to Wilson, "We are finding that cold-related deaths would decline, especially among older individuals, whereas heat-related deaths would increase, particularly in younger people." Also Read: Extreme heat caused 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022: Study Measures to decrease the risk Researchers, including Sameed Khatana of Penn Medicine, assert that focused strategies need to be put in place to safeguard young ones from heat. "We need to consider strategies like work breaks for people in hot environments and rescheduling outdoor activities, such as sports events, during extreme heat," Khatana said. Watch: Thailand Heatwave: Death toll from heat rises across Thailand × Urgent action required The research calls for urgent action as the climate crisis intensifies. Without significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, heatwaves will affect children much more, increasing preventable deaths. Immediate steps are needed to reduce exposure and protect vulnerable population from the deadly impacts of rising temperatures. (With inputs from agencies)

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