| Summary: | Human-caused climate change is linked to changes in some types of climate extremes such as high- and low-temperature extremes. Extreme temperature poses risks to several sectors of society and, more importantly, on human health. In Europe, the population affected by high temperatures is expected to increase as opposed to the number of people exposed to cold weather. Nevertheless, cold-related mortality is an important public health problem across Europe, and in southern (warmer) areas, the impact of low temperatures is higher. In this study, we analyzed mortality data from three Greek regions and investigated potential effects of the January 2017 cold spell on mortality attributed to cardiovascular disease.
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