CBO projects modest global warming will prevent about 2.5 million temperature-related deaths among Medicare recipients through 2075
Fewer cold snaps in hot regions drive most of the decline as residents adapt with wider air conditioning use
Emergency department visits are expected to rise by 18 million, but total ED spending will still fall by $55 billion
An 85-degree day in Boston raises deaths by six per 100,000 enrollees, while a 25-degree day in Dallas raises deaths by seven
Researchers note cold already kills far more people worldwide than heat, reinforcing the report’s findings
The Congressional Budget Office has released a forecast that challenges the dominant narrative around climate change and public health: modest global warming over the coming decades will prevent an estimated 2.5 million temperature-related deaths among Medicare beneficiaries through 2075.
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