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Why extreme heat can be deadly

The increased heat we are experiencing with climate change is causing deaths in people with underlying health conditions.

With predictions that climate change will lead to more frequent, longer-lasting heatwaves, what can people around the world do to keep cool? We hear from global health expert Prof Kristie Ebi, who works at the University of Washington.

(Image: A lady wipes her face while travelling during a heatwave in Mumbai, India, Credit: Getty Images.)

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