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What You Need to Know About Heatwaves

關於熱浪，你需要知道的事

Heatwaves have become more dangerous as the climate has changed in recent decades.

隨著近幾十年來氣候的變化，熱浪已變得更加危險。

Doctors have called extreme heat a "silent killer" because it causes serious health risks for millions of people.

醫生們將極端高溫稱為「無聲殺手」，因為它給數百萬人帶來了嚴重的健康風險。

An estimated half a million people around the world die from heat-related causes every year.

據估計，全球每年有五十萬人死於與高溫相關的原因。

This number is higher than the number of deaths caused by wars or terrorism each year.

這個數字比每年因戰爭或恐怖主義所造成的死亡人數還要高。

However, heat is rarely listed as the official cause of death on medical records.

然而，高溫很少在醫療記錄上被列為官方的死亡原因。

This is because extreme temperatures are mostly indirect killers that make existing illnesses worse.

這是因為極端溫度大多是間接殺手，會使現有的疾病惡化。

Most victims of heatwaves die early from diseases of the heart, lungs, or kidneys, which are made worse by hot weather.

大多數熱浪的受害者都因心臟、肺部或腎臟疾病而提早死亡，而這些疾病會因為炎熱的天氣而惡化。

Doctor Maria Santos, a public health expert, has said that "many people do not realize how dangerous a heatwave can be for their health."

公共衛生專家瑪麗亞·桑托斯醫生曾表示：「許多人並未意識到熱浪對他們的健康會造成多大的危害。」

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Extreme heat puts great stress on the human body, especially on the heart and kidneys.

極端高溫會給人體帶來極大的壓力，特別是對心臟和腎臟。

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These organs have to work much harder to keep the body cool when temperatures rise.

當氣溫上升時，這些器官必須更賣力地運作以保持身體涼爽。

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The added strain can be fatal for people who already have chronic illnesses.

增加的負擔對於那些已經患有慢性疾病的人來說可能是致命的。

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There are also secondary dangers from heatwaves, which include dirtier air, larger wildfires, and more frequent power outages.

熱浪還會帶來次要的危險，其中包括更髒的空氣、更嚴重的野火以及更頻繁的停電。

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All of these problems can put extra pressure on hospitals and health systems.

所有這些問題都會給醫院和醫療系統帶來額外的壓力。

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Scientists have also warned that warm nights are a serious danger during a heatwave.

科學家們也警告，在熱浪期間，炎熱的夜晚是一個嚴重的威脅。

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When days are too hot and nights do not cool down enough, the body cannot rest and recover properly.

當白天太熱且夜晚不夠涼爽時，身體就無法得到適當的休息與恢復。

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This problem compounds the damage that is done during extremely hot days.

這個問題加劇了在極度炎熱的日子裡所造成的傷害。

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In many European countries, meteorologists describe nights above 20 degrees Celsius as "tropical nights."

在許多歐洲國家，氣象學家將攝氏 20 度以上的夜晚稱為「熱帶夜」。

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These warm nights have become more common because of climate change.

由於氣候變遷，這些溫暖的夜晚已變得更加常見。

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There are several protection measures that people can take to stay safe during a heatwave.

有幾項保護措施是人們在熱浪期間可以採取以保持安全的。

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Experts recommend drinking plenty of water, staying indoors during the hottest hours, and wearing light clothing.

專家建議多喝水、在最炎熱的時段待在室內，並穿著輕便的衣物。

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Professor James Liu, a climate researcher, has explained that "communities need better warning systems so that vulnerable people can be protected before a heatwave arrives."

氣候研究員詹姆斯·劉教授解釋說：「社區需要更好的預警系統，以便在熱浪來襲之前保護易受傷害的人群。」

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Governments around the world have been urged to invest in better heat action plans to reduce the danger of this growing threat.

世界各地的政府都被敦促投資於更好的高溫應對計畫，以減少這一日益增長威脅的危險。

The ‘silent killer’: what you need to know about heatwaves理解無聲殺手：熱浪的致命威脅

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