Heat kills up to 1,000 people a year in the Barcelona area and 62% are women
Excessive heat causes up to about 1,000 deaths annually in the 36 municipalities of the Barcelona area, according to a study by the Institut Metròpoli for the Metropolitan Administration. The work has analyzed the impact of climate change on health during the hottest months, specifically between May 15 and October 15 in this territory during the period 2002-2022. This research calls for the implementation of adaptation policies aimed at the population during extreme heat episodes, especially when intense heat levels exceed 32 ºC.