Changing climate, changing risks

The Global Burden of Disease study estimates how exposed countries were to each of these risks over 1990–2019 on a scale from 0 to 100.

Exposure to cold has changed little over 1990–2019 – although death rates have generally fallen as countries better protect their residents. But heat and air pollution are becoming bigger problems in many parts of the world.

Chart: James Goldie, 360info
Data: Global Burden of Disease 2019

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