'Death trap' London: Shock report shows capital's residents most at risk of dying in extreme heat
New analysis from the Office of National Statistics reveals that London residents face the highest risk of death from extreme heat and cold in the UK. Socioeconomic factors like household overcrowding and a lack of air conditioning are cited as primary contributors to these fatalities.
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The data highlights the growing public health crisis posed by climate change in urban environments, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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Blistering heatwaves are resulting in the deaths of more people in London than anywhere else in the country, shock new analysis suggests.
People in the capital are most at risk from extreme heat and cold temperatures , the data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows.
Across England more than 40,000 extra people died on the hottest days between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected in normal weather .
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