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GDP doesnโ€™t protect against the heat: European regions with more resources face a higher risk of mortality from high temperatures

8 May 2026 at 12:06

When temperatures soar, itโ€™s assumed that having more financial resources allows for more air conditioning and access to swimming pools to cool off. However, the reality is more complex, and wealth doesnโ€™t protect against the heat. This is according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), which found that European regions with higher socioeconomic levels have a greater risk of mortality from high temperatures than less privileged ones.

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