(LEAD) Heat-related illness patients in late summer up threefold over past decade: data

Data released on August 8 indicates that the number of patients suffering from heat-related illnesses during late summer has increased threefold over the past decade in South Korea. The findings highlight a significant upward trend in heat-related medical cases as the country experiences sustained high temperatures.

The data underscores a growing public health concern regarding the impact of extreme heat on the population. The reported surge in cases over the ten-year period reflects changing climate conditions and their direct consequences on human health during the late summer months.