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78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

South China Morning Post
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by Theodora Yu
Aug 24, 2026 · 12:27 PM
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78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds
Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people surveyed in Hong Kong reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, prompting calls for stronger government support and heat-prevention measures. Data from the Department of Health cited by Greenpeace identified elderly people as…
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