Heat-Related Mortality in Europe 2024: Forecasting Health Emergencies
- As of November 21, 2025, significant updates have been made to the underlying map data used in several figures - specifically Figures 1, 2, and 4, and also...
- These revisions aren't merely cosmetic; they impact the reliability of any analysis relying on these visualizations.
- The updated acknowledgements now explicitly recognize the contributions of several key organizations providing the foundational geographic information.
Data Updates Enhance Mapping Accuracy
As of November 21, 2025, significant updates have been made to the underlying map data used in several figures – specifically Figures 1, 2, and 4, and also Extended Data Figures 1, 5, and 6 – to improve precision and detail.These enhancements reflect a commitment to providing the most accurate and up-to-date visual representations possible.
These revisions aren’t merely cosmetic; they impact the reliability of any analysis relying on these visualizations. Researchers and users should be aware of these changes when referencing previous versions of the work.
Acknowledging Data Sources
Transparency in data sourcing is paramount. The updated acknowledgements now explicitly recognize the contributions of several key organizations providing the foundational geographic information. This includes acknowledging the use of data from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF),specifically their ERA5-Land and Integrated Forecasting System datasets.
Moreover, the following sources are now formally credited for their map data:
- GEO RIGA: Providing data on the Borders of Riga and Riga Suburbs, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
- Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia: Contributing the Register of Spatial Units,also licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
- Office for National Statistics: Data provided under the Open Government Licence v.3.0,including Ordnance Survey (OS) data © Crown copyright and database right 2025.
These acknowledgements demonstrate a dedication to responsible data usage and proper attribution, ensuring the integrity of the research and respecting the intellectual property rights of data providers.
implications for Users
The updates to the map data and the expanded acknowledgements have been implemented across both the HTML and PDF versions of the relevant materials. Users are encouraged to utilize the most recent versions to ensure their work is based on the most accurate information available.
The inclusion of detailed data sourcing information also allows for greater reproducibility and verification of the results presented. Researchers can now independently assess the quality and limitations of the underlying data, fostering a more obvious and robust scientific process.