TORONTO — Deaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, says a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday.
TORONTO — Deaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, says a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday.
"Are rental properties also places where there might be a little bit of a green desert and people aren't living close to trees and parks and other pieces of green space that we also know can ambiently cool the area?" said Gunz, who specializes in climate change and heat. " maybe people are more aware of the impacts of extreme heat and adjust their daily routines accordingly," he said of people in places that see more extreme heat.
People age 65 and older in Montreal also had higher risk of cardiovascular deaths during extreme heat waves.
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