Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand.

ABSTRACT: Extreme temperature events such as heatwaves are becoming increasingly severe and frequent because of climate change, posing significant challenges to public health and energy infrastructure. This study explores the impacts of extreme temperature events leading to heat-/cold waves on public health and energy consumption in Kazakhstan from 1959 to 2021. The most striking trends in heatwave-related indices emerge in the western and southwestern regions. Conversely, despite heightened coldwave intensity, a decline is noted in their frequency and number. The impact of heatwaves on various health conditions, notably consistent and statistically significant rises in all-cause and cardiovascular mortalities, is observed. Shifts in energy demand are also unveiled with a noticeable spike in cooling

SUBMITTER: Broomandi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802326 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature