Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows
A University of Sydney study found that extreme heat significantly increases the risk of mental health-related hospital admissions for young people under 24. Researchers warn that as global temperatures rise, these heat-related admissions are projected to increase by up to 7.7% by the end of the century.
An analysis of 720,000 NSW hospital admissions of young people finds a doubling of the risk of mental health hospital admissions. An analysis of 720,000 NSW hospital admissions of young people finds a doubling of the risk of mental health hospital admissions. Health Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows Exclusive University of Sydney study finds heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.7% by the end of the century
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