Lancet study on climate change: Rising temperatures will increase physical inactivity. This could lead to 4.7 lakh to 7 lakh additional deaths every year by 2050, which will increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
A new study has issued a serious warning regarding climate change. Scientists at Argentina’s Catholic University have calculated that if immediate action is not taken, rising global temperatures could lead to millions of additional deaths every year by 2050. Researchers analyzed data from 156 countries between 2000 and 2022 to understand how heat affects people’s ability to be physically active. their results The Lancet Global Health Have been printed in. Reports suggest that high temperatures make it difficult to exercise, which increases the risk of serious health problems and early death.
Deadly health risk of climate change
According to the study, whenever the average temperature goes above 27.8°C, physical inactivity around the world can increase by about 1.5 percent every month. This impact is expected to be even greater in low- and middle-income countries, where inactivity could increase to approximately 1.85 percent. In some of the hottest areas like Central America, Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia, this increase can reach up to four percent.
This lack of physical activity is not just a matter of personal lifestyle. Researchers say that excessive heat puts extra pressure on the body, due to which any movement seems tiring and increases the pressure on the heart. As a result, people avoid exercising, which can increase problems like heart disease and diabetes.
The study estimates that this increased inactivity could lead to between 470,000 and 700,000 additional deaths each year by the middle of the century. This could also result in loss of billions of dollars in productivity.
Experts involved in this research have stressed the need to take immediate action. He recommends redesigning cities to protect them from heat, creating climate-controlled areas for exercise, and increasing people’s awareness of the dangers of heat. The authors argue that staying active is more important than ever to stay healthy in this warming world.