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NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll
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NPR’s two‑year investigation shows that U.S. heat‑related deaths are far higher than official statistics indicate. The report examines factors contributing to the undercount and outlines measures that could reduce future fatalities.
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Accurate accounting of heat‑related mortality is essential for public health planning and climate‑adaptation strategies.
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
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