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A Poisson-based distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) was used to estimate the temperature\u2013non-accidental mortality association, followed by quantification of non-optimal temperature-related mortality risk and burden. We further evaluated the excess deaths and associated economic burden of non-optimal temperatures in Chengdu in 2022 using the value of statistical life (VSL) method.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During the study period, 584,063 non-accidental deaths were recorded, and a stable U-shaped temperature\u2013mortality association was identified. In total, non-optimal temperatures accounted for 7.24% of non-accidental mortality, with a higher AF for cold temperatures (5.82%) than for hot temperatures (1.42%). The AFs for cardiovascular and respiratory disease mortality were 10.59% and 7.63%, respectively. More significant mortality burdens related to non-optimal temperatures were found in females, the elderly (\u226575 years), and groups with low education or alternative marital status. In 2022, non-optimal temperature exposure led to 11,316 excess deaths in Chengdu, translating into a VSL-based mortality economic loss of 21.428 billion RMB.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Given ongoing global climate change, the mortality burden and economic losses caused by non-optimal temperatures in this basin-located mega-city merit urgent attention. 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