About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that from 2008 to 2017, extreme heat was associated with higher all-cause mortality in the contiguous United States, with a greater increase seen among older adults, men and non-Hispanic Black individuals.
Authors: Sameed Ahmed M. Khatana, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.12957)
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