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Extreme Heat Ages Seniors 14 Months Faster, Study Finds

2/27/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Southern California uncovers a startling truth: older adults exposed to extreme heat age biologically up to 14 months faster than their cooler-climate counterparts. This alarming finding, akin to the effects of smoking, highlights the urgent health risks posed by climate change, particularly for vulnerable populations.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Southern California uncovers a startling truth: older adults exposed to extreme heat age biologically up to 14 months faster than their cooler-climate counterparts. This alarming finding, akin to the effects of smoking, highlights the urgent health risks posed by climate change, particularly for vulnerable populations.