Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality
A new analysis links thousands of heat-related deaths in the UK to housing inequality and the 'urban heat island' effect. Researchers argue that vulnerability to extreme heat is socially patterned, disproportionately affecting deprived communities in dense urban areas.
Marharyta44/Shutterstock.com Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality Published: July 14, 2026 10:26am EDT https://theconversation.com/heat-deaths-are-a-public-health-crisis-rooted-in-housing-inequality-287426 https://theconversation.com/heat-deaths-are-a-public-health-crisis-rooted-in-housing-inequality-287426 Link copied Share article Share article
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