Climate change affects the temperature of land as well as oceans. Heat waves, extreme temperature differences, and unexpected heavy rainfall are now frequently being observed and are a point of concern. The combined effect of heat, air pollution, and an individual’s socio-economic and health status are important to prevent acute cardiovascular risks. A global analysis of death rate suggests that low and high temperature both are associated with increased cardiovascular disease mortality.
1 In 2003, more than 70,000 deaths were observed in Europe due to extreme temperatures. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD), a larger death burden comes from low temperature. 2 A study conducted in Augsburg; Germany, concluded that myocardial infarction is triggered by cold climate. Furthermore, they concluded that the altered temperature exposure has an additional health burden on the…
