“HEAT GOVERNANCE”: Cities need heat governance to plan for extreme temperatures and protect those most at risk. Except:

Annual deaths due to cold temperatures by region:

Africa – 1.18 million
Asia – 2.4 million
Europe – 657,000
South America – 116,000
UK – 44,600
US – 154,800
China – 967,000
India – 655,400
Australia – 14,200

Annual deaths due to high temperatures by region:

Africa – 25,550
Asia – 224,000
Europe – 178,700
South America – 25,250
UK – 8000
US – 18,750
China – 71,300
India – 83,700
Australia – 2300

The study is here.