Cold Waves Pose Greater Mortality Risk in Thailand's Diverse Climate Zones
• Study reveals cold waves in Thailand increase cardiovascular mortality by 7.6%, disproportionately affecting women.
• Central Thailand shows highest cardiovascular risk during cold waves, while northeast faces strongest respiratory mortality.
• Findings emphasize the need for region-specific strategies to combat extreme temperature event health impacts in tropical climates.
Cold waves pose higher mortality risk than heat
A recent study in *Nature* reveals that cold waves in Thailand pose a greater mortality risk than heat waves, necessitating region-specific adaptation strategies. Analyzing data from 67 air monitoring stations across six regions (2014-2022), the research focused on extreme temperature events' (ETEs) impact on cardiovascular and respiratory mortality.
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