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Mortality reported against high and low ambient temperature across multiple countries

A multicountry time-series analysis reported that a larger share of temperature-attributable mortality was associated with moderately cold and moderately hot days than with extreme temperature days.

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Last reviewed August 30, 2026.

What they studied

  • An observational time-series study pooling daily mortality and temperature series from hundreds of locations across thirteen countries.
  • The analysis modelled the temperature–mortality relationship at each location and pooled results with a multivariate meta-analysis.
  • Attributable fractions were computed separately for cold and heat, and for moderate versus extreme ranges.

What they found

  • The authors reported that most of the temperature-attributable mortality burden in their dataset was associated with cold rather than heat.
  • They reported that moderately hot and moderately cold days accounted for a larger share of attributable deaths than the extreme days at either tail.
  • Estimates were reported to vary substantially between countries and locations.

What this study does not establish

  • Exposure is outdoor ambient temperature at the location level, not indoor temperature in any dwelling.
  • Ecological time-series design; it does not measure individual exposure or individual risk.
  • The analysis does not evaluate any building, equipment, or intervention.
  • This entry reports the study. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.

Source

Gasparrini A, Guo Y, Hashizume M, et al. (2015). Mortality risk attributable to high and low ambient temperature: a multicountry observational study. The Lancet 386(9991):369–375.

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