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Misalignment between objective and perceived heat risks

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Yi Yang
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Gang Liu
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You Li
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Xiaoyong Liao *
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Yonghua Li *
DOI:10.1038/s41558-025-02505-9delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Objective assessments indicate that extreme heat is increasing health risks; however, many of the most exposed populations do not perceive extreme heat as risky. This misperception may undermine public awareness of the need for effective cooling strategies, leaving a dangerous blind spot in adaptation and protection.
Keywords:
Extreme heat
Health risks
Perceived risk
Public awareness
Cooling strategies

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Nature Climate Change cover
Nature Climate Change
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Capital University of Economics and Business
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chinese academy of sciences
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