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THE BRIEF

Heat Deaths Undercounted in America

U.S. heat-related deaths are significantly undercounted in official statistics, particularly among vulnerable populations.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Mobile home and trailer residents face especially high heat death risk due to housing vulnerabilities. — NPR Science
  • ▸Arizona death records exclude Adam Willson despite mother's evidence heat killed him. — NPR Science

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