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Heat Deaths in Washington State Last Year May Be 4 Times as High as Records Show
Researchers say inconsistent death investigations leave heat deaths vastly undercounted, with some years estimated above 10,000 as temperatures rise nationwide.
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Heat deaths in Washington state last year may be 4 times as high as records show
Heat kills, even in Washington state. While official records show fewer than 20 heat-related deaths last year, an investigation by NPR and Boston University reveals the true tally may be four times the count from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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