Hidden Heat Dangers: Study Reveals Underreported Deaths Linked to Rising Temperatures
Efforts continue to accurately measure the toll of extreme heat on public health, with many experts suggesting that the real impact might be far more severe than official statistics imply. Researchers point out that heat can significantly contribute to fatalities, particularly by exacerbating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. However, these “heat-related” deaths often go underreported as the direct cause of death on official certificates is frequently recorded as something other than heat exposure. Experts argue that …