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Scorching heat waves are gripping parts of Australia right now, and climate change is an indicator of more frequent and intense heat events in the future. You can read more about this situation in The Guardian website.
Not only do extreme heat present health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, but research is identifying a connection between hot temperatures and violence. Read more about this on The World Health Organisation website.
According to our research, severe heat is linked to an increase in violent crimes, particularly domestic violence. You can find more details about the study in the online journal.
Our research also revealed that heat has a significant impact on domestic violence. Click here to find out more.Science Article
One of the reasons behind this connection is the behavioral changes that accompany hot weather. Under the influence of heat, people are prone to act more aggressively. Continue reading the article on The American Psychological Association website.
Another possible explanation is the combination of increased alcohol consumption and heat. Click here to find out more about this.
Women are especially vulnerable to domestic violence. More information about this can be found here.
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One limitation to consider is that our research relied on ambient air temperatures to measure heat exposure. You can find more information about this aspect in the article.
