Rising Heat Poses Growing Threat to Elderly Worldwide by 2050

Study projects significant increase in heat exposure for older adults, with major health implications, especially in hotter, poorer regions.

By 2050, an additional 246 million people aged 69 and older will face extreme heat conditions.
Older adults are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses due to decreased ability to regulate body temperature and prevalence of chronic diseases.
Regions like Asia and Africa will experience the highest increases in elderly heat exposure.
The study emphasizes the need for improved healthcare infrastructure and adaptive measures to protect vulnerable populations.
Researchers call for global action to address the combined challenges of aging populations and climate change.