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Heat Wave Causes Surge in Illnesses and Deaths in South Korea

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A severe heat wave in South Korea has led to a sharp increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths. On July 7th alone, 202 cases were reported nationwide, with 3 deaths. As of July 8th, a total of 3,089 cases have been reported since May 15th, with 26 deaths. The highest daily count was on July 5th, with 223 cases. Seniors aged 65 and above accounted for 35.1% of patients, with heatstroke being the most common illness at 61.4%. The number of heat-related illnesses and deaths has tripled over the past decade.

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  1. DongA.com avatar

    DongA.com

    RSS / @rss.donga.com/national.xml

    ‘끝없는 더위’에 하루 온열질환자 202명…누적 사망 26명 끝없는 더위가 이어지면서 올해 여름 벌써 26명에 달하는 사람들이...

  2. Yonhap News 연합뉴스 avatar

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    [속보] 서울지역 전날 온열질환 사망자 2명…올해 최다 https://t.co/wUQALZVmg1

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    폭염에 서울지역 전날 온열질환 사망자 2명…올해 최다 https://t.co/YLOL7FJPTL

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    ارتفاع عدد إصابات ووفيات الحر في كوريا بمقدار 3 أضعاف خلال العقد الماض...

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