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Jul 8, 2026
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Older adults are at risk in heat waves, but it’s not just age: How public systems and policies are failing them
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Older adults are frequently discussed as a vulnerable group during extreme heat, but vulnerability is not simply a function of age. (In-Press Photography via Centre for Ageing Better), CC BY
Older adults are at risk in heat waves, but it’s not just age: How public systems and policies are failing them
Published: July 8, 2026 10.06am EDT
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Five years ago, British Columbia’s heat dome became one of the deadliest weather disasters in Canadian history.
Over eight days in late June and early July 2021, 619 people died from heat-related causes. Most were older adults. M…
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