Share of deaths from all causes attributed to cold or heat, 2015

Sub-optimal temperatures can lead to premature deaths from conditions such as cardiovascular or kidney disease, respiratory infections, or diabetes.

Extreme coldModerate coldModerate heatExtreme heatChina11%Italy11%Japan10%United Kingdom8.8%South Korea7.2%Australia7%Spain6.5%United States6%Canada5%Taiwan4.8%Sweden3.9%Brazil3.5%Thailand3.4%
Share of deaths from all causes attributed to cold or heat

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