Extreme hot and cold spells threaten heart health

Research presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2022 conference in Barcelona showed an association between very cold weather and heart disease deaths, especially in lower socio-economic neighbourhoods.

Extreme weather both hot and cold can have a profound effect on heart health, a study on almost 2.3m European citizens has found.

Research presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2022 conference in Barcelona showed an association between very cold weather and heart disease deaths, especially in lower socio-economic neighbourhoods.