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title: Interesting comparison between Europe vs US with regards to the use of air conditioning and the death rate during heatwaves.
description: "EU commission: \" The adoption of air conditioning in Europe has been a topic of concern due to its potential impact on health and safety during heatwaves. In Europe, the number of deaths during heatwaves has been significantly higher compared to the United States, with a mean of 83,000 deaths annually relative to 20,000 deaths in North America. \nThis disparity is attributed to the lower adoption of air conditioning in Europe, which is less common than in the US. The lack of air conditioning in many European homes forces residents to rely on less effective cooling methods, such as electric fans, ice packs, and cold showers, which can lead to increased exposure to extreme heat and heat-related illnesses\"."
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# [Interesting comparison between Europe vs US with regards to the use of air conditioning and the death rate during heatwaves.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/interesting-comparison-between-europe-vs-us-with-regards-to-the-use-of-air-conditioning-and-the-death-rate-during-heatwaves)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Aug 21, 2025, 7:31:09 AM

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