Heat is becoming a serious public health issue in Germany, with rising numbers of people reporting exhaustion, sleep disruption and circulatory problems, according to a new nationwide survey.
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Updated: Mon 13 Jul 2026 11:52 CET
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Rising numbers of people in Germany are reporting heat-related exhaustion, sleep disruption and circulatory problems. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Matthias Bein
Heat is becoming a serious public health issue in Germany, with rising numbers of people reporting exhaustion, sleep disruption and circulatory problems, according to a new nationwide survey.
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