# More women die in heatwaves, but biology ‘isn’t the main cause’

https://mins.news/en/item/11736

- DW, 2026-08-01 11:04 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/more-women-die-in-heatwaves-but-biology-isn-t-main-cause/a-78187451?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Across country after country, heatwaves are killing more women than men. Researchers say the disparity is not primarily explained by biology. Differences in age, working conditions and unequal opportunities to rest may instead be driving the gender gap in heat-related deaths. The findings point to social circumstances as an important factor in how people experience extreme heat.