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Science News for January 11, 2015


Summer no sweat for Aussies but winter freeze fatal

Across Australia, severe winter temperatures are a bigger risk to health than sweltering summer heat. Death rates in cities like Brisbane were up to 30% higher in winter than summer. The study found that Australians may be more vulnerable to cold weather due to lack of preparation and focus on public health campaigns.

SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalEnvironmental Research·DateJan 11, 2015