A large study of older adults in China points to physical and cognitive function — not age — as key predictors of heat-related mortality, highlighting the need for climate adaptation policies to prioritize accessibility across all age groups.
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Kephart, J.L., Okoye, S.M. Tackling heat-related mortality in aging populations. Nat Med 30, 1247–1248 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02919-6
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