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Heat kills more Americans than other natural disasters, yet deaths are undercounted
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  • October 12, 2024

Heat kills more Americans than other natural disasters, yet deaths are undercounted

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo, in partnership with ABC-owned stations, reports the growing number of Americans killed by extreme heat and why heat-related deaths remain grossly undercounted in many areas.

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