研究预测,到本世纪中期,美国与热有关的死亡人数将增加三倍,对少数群体的影响特别大。 Study predicts US heat-related deaths to triple by mid-century, disproportionately affecting minorities.

宾夕法尼亚大学的Sameed Khatana博士的一项新研究预测,如果全球变暖不加遏制地继续下去,美国每年与热有关的死亡人数到本世纪中期可能会增加三倍。 A new study by Dr. Sameed Khatana from the University of Pennsylvania predicts that if global warming continues unchecked, annual heat-related deaths in the U.S. could triple by mid-century. 这种风险将不成比例地影响少数群体:黑人美国人可能增加395.7%,西班牙裔美国人可能增加537.5%,而白人美国人则增加71%。 The risk will disproportionately affect minority groups: Black Americans may see a 395.7% increase and Hispanic Americans a 537.5% rise, compared to 71% for white Americans. 此外,气候变化还可能带来其他健康威胁,包括蚊子传播的疾病。 Additionally, climate change may introduce other health threats, including mosquito-borne diseases.