About 356,000 were linked to extreme heat and 1.3 million were related to extreme cold temperatures. These are conservative estimates, they reported in the Lancet, and those numbers will continue to grow as the world experienced more extreme temperatures. Earlier studies have shown that exposure to extreme heat can also cause mental health issues, problems for pregnant women and poor birth outcomes. Kristie Ebi of the University of Washington said the world needs two major strategic approaches to combat the problems that come with extreme heat. People are already experiencing these extreme temperatures.

Source: CNN August 19, 2021 22:31 UTC