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Three Years Later, Here’s What the Pacific Northwest Heat Dome Taught Us

JAMA Medical News

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Understanding Unaccompanied Deaths During the Heat Dome: A Call for Action

This chapter explores the alarming rise in unaccompanied heat-related deaths during extreme temperatures, particularly among elderly white males in various living conditions. It advocates for a strategic shift in messaging to prioritize direct interventions and address excessive heat as a critical policy issue.

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