In the US, rising temperatures may increase overdose deaths

Across the United States, rising temperatures due to climate change pose a growing threat to public health. Extreme heat exposure has been linked to increases in premature deaths, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, suicide rates, and violent crime. A growing body of research additionally points to a connection between heat and fatal drug overdoses.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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