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, Statistics Canada study says.
The cities examined were: Brampton, Ont.; Calgary; Edmonton; Hamilton; Mississauga, Ont.; Montreal; Ottawa; Quebec; Surrey, B.C.; Toronto; Vancouver and Winnipeg.That’s in line with previous research that suggests people who rent are less likely to have air conditioning than people who own their homes, StatCan research analyst Matthew Quick said in an interview.
“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.The study looked at daily mortality data for two decades between 2000 and 2020 and also found that the risk of heat-related deaths was higher in cities where extreme heat was less common, including Vancouver and Surrey.
The study looked at respiratory, cardiovascular and “non-accidental” deaths during heat waves. “Non-accidental” is a non-specific category that includes deaths that weren’t caused by accidents such as car crashes or poisonings, Quick said.Health Matters: Medical risks associated with certain medications in extreme heat
“It’s well known in the scientific literature that high temperatures, extreme heat is associated with higher risks of death, more hospitalizations, more emergency calls, these types of health outcomes,” Quick said.
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