Chilling Effects
Astral Codex Ten Podcast
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Winter Deaths
The number of deaths in the U.S. has risen by about 10% since last winter. The rise is due to a combination of factors, including cold weather and influenza like illnesses. But studies disagree on whether it's colder than normal or just warm out that causes more deaths. Scott says there must be a winter component separate from the cold component. He shows how temperature affects mortality rates across different regions.
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