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Heat-Related Hospitalizations Rose for Decades, With Unequal Burdens Across the U.S.
Key Takeaways
- A study of U.S. adults from 1998 to 2022 found heat-related illness hospitalizations increased over time.
- Black adults and low-income communities were disproportionately affected.
- The findings underscore heat as both a climate and health-equity issue.
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