Extreme heat is a serious hazard to people's health. It affects the cardiovascular system and is particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions.
Recent research has found that since the 1950s, extreme heat has become more frequent and severe, and lasted longer, in nearly all regions of the world. The biggest increases have been seen in the Middle East, South America and parts of Africa.
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