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Why Heat Is Europe's Silent Killer: 88% of 1,300 Deaths Were Elderly People Dying Alone in Private Homes

International Business Times UK — June 30, 2026 at 09:08 PM UTC

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Why Heat Is Europe's Silent Killer: 88% of 1,300 Deaths Were Elderly People Dying Alone in Private Homes

Europe's deadly 2026 heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, with 88 per cent of victims elderly people found dead alone in private homes, according to the WHO.