Extreme Climate Events Tied to Increased Heart Disease Risk

Summary: Extreme weather isn't just ruining our weekend plans—it's actually hurting our hearts. A new study looked at 157 cities in China and found that extreme heat, freezing cold, and heavy rain are directly linked to a rise in heart disease. For every extra day of extreme heat (over 100°F), there were over 1,000 new heart disease cases per 100,000 people. Cold days and heavy rain also caused spikes in heart problems. Interestingly, the cold hit older workers and heavier folks the hardest, while heavy rain seemed to especially affect older adults, rural residents, and even single people! Experts warn that climate change is a major health issue, not just an environmental one.

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