Mortality, morbidity and healthcare costs of short-term high temperatures and heatwaves exposure in older populations: a global systematic review and meta-analysis

This review highlights the critical impact of heat exposure on the health of older adults, particularly in different climate zones, and indicates a potential increase in healthcare costs associated with this risk. With the global rise in temperatures and ageing populations, heat-related health risks will continue to increase. Effective, evidence-based interventions, such as tailored heat health action plans that consider individual risk factors, local resources, climatic characteristics and healthcare infrastructure, are crucial to minimise these risks.