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Data-driven estimation of the onset of heat-related mortality in five Indian cities

This study introduces a data-driven framework to estimate city-specific heat-related mortality thresholds in five Indian cities, revealing that health-based onset temperatures are significantly lower than current meteorological heat wave definitions, thereby highlighting the need for revised early warning systems to better capture population risk.

Original authors: Robles Fontan, M. M., Krishna, B., Mahajan, A., Meade, R. D., Tiwari, A., Balsari, S., Buckee, C., Irizarry, R. A.

Published 2026-11-10
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Original authors: Robles Fontan, M. M., Krishna, B., Mahajan, A., Meade, R. D., Tiwari, A., Balsari, S., Buckee, C., Irizarry, R. A.

Original paper licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ⚕️ This is an AI-generated explanation of a preprint that has not been peer-reviewed. It is not medical advice. Do not make health decisions based on this content. Read full disclaimer

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