Heat-related deaths occur across Washington state, even in regions with typically milder climates. This is the most extensive study yet of heat-related mortality in Washington state, and the first to look beyond the major population to and include rural areas. Researchers used statistical methods to uncover ‘hidden’ deaths that may have listed something else, like illness or a chronic disease, as the primary cause.
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Source: ScienceDaily