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熊本地震、冷房失った高齢者の死亡リスクが30日で5%上昇か 九州大、AIとデータで推計

Kyushu University developed a method combining satellite data and AI to estimate the death risk for elderly people losing air conditioning during disasters like the Kumamoto earthquake, aiding targeted support.

Key points

  • •An estimation method was developed to analyze diverse data, including satellite data and census information, using AI.
  • •The method can identify regions and quantities where electricity and air conditioning equipment should be prioritized during disasters.
  • •Estimation results indicate that the death risk for elderly people who lose air conditioning rises by 5% over 30 days.
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