Concurrent extreme heat and power outages: Health impacts, exposure assessment, and research priorities (IMAGE)

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Concurrent extreme heat and power outages: Health impacts, exposure assessment, and research priorities

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  1. Extreme heat becomes more dangerous when power outages disrupt cooling and essential services.

    Studies have linked concurrent heat and power outages to increased risks of some health outcomes, but the evidence remains limited and mixed.

    Better outage monitoring is needed to identify who is affected and understand the health risks.

    Reliable electricity, accessible cooling spaces and continuity of healthcare are essential priorities for protecting vulnerable communities.

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Xu Z., Xu R., Chen G., et al. (2026). Concurrent extreme heat and power outages: Health impacts, exposure assessment, and research priorities. The Innovation Reviews 1(1), 100015.

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