WHO Reports Europe as Fastest-Warming Region with Alarming Heat-Related Deaths

Temperatures rising twice the global average contribute to over 175,000 annual fatalities in the European region.

Europe accounts for 36% of global heat-related deaths, averaging 176,040 annually.
Heat stress is the leading cause of climate-related mortality in the region.
Extreme temperatures exacerbate chronic health conditions, affecting the elderly and pregnant women most severely.
WHO urges better public health practices and heat-health action plans to mitigate risks.
UN Secretary-General calls for urgent action to combat climate change and reduce fossil fuel dependence.