Why are Australians in denial about how cold our homes really are? ‘Winter stoicism’ is partly to blame | Reena Gupta

Researchers report that because we consider Australia a warm country, we play down how cold it can get, even going as far as ignoring winter altogether.

Australians are hanging out at home in jumpers, scarves and beanies, risking health problems that include cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and mental illness.

Cold homes have contributed to Australia 's winter death rate of 6.5% , which is almost double that of Sweden ’s.