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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Climate Change Adaptation

Background:

  • Understanding the relationship between ambient temperature and mortality is crucial for assessing human adaptation to local climates.
  • Global climate patterns are shifting, necessitating research into population resilience to temperature variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association between temperature frequency and all-cause mortality across diverse global locations.
  • To investigate geographical and socioeconomic variations in human adaptation to ambient temperatures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized daily time-series data on mortality and temperature from 757 locations (1979-2020).
  • Employed a two-stage time-series design to analyze temperature frequency and mortality associations.
  • Pooled results nationally, regionally, and globally for comprehensive analysis.

Main Results:

  • A consistent global decrease in mortality risk was observed with increasing normalized temperature frequency.
  • An average 13.03% increase in mortality risk was noted when comparing the 10th to 100th percentile of normalized frequency.
  • Significant regional variations in mortality risk increases were found, ranging from 4.56% in Australia/New Zealand to 33.06% in Southern Europe.

Conclusions:

  • Populations demonstrate an ability to adapt to local climates through frequent temperature exposure, leading to declining mortality risk.
  • Adaptation capabilities vary geographically, influenced by distinct climatic and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Findings highlight the complex interplay between climate, human health, and socioeconomic development.