HealthWhy rising heat is Asia’s next major health challenge

The connection between climate change and human health is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook, particularly in Asia. The region is home to an estimated 60 per cent of the world’s population, is warming faster than the global average and is among the areas most exposed to climate disasters. Public awareness has not matched the threat, with many Hong Kong residents still unaware of heat-related health risks.

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