Heat-Related Deaths—Four States, July-August 2001, and United States, 1979-1999

Each year in the US, approximately 400 deaths are attributed to excessive natural heat. This report describes heat-related deaths in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas when elevated temperatures were recorded for several consecutive days during Jul-Aug 2001.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2002-08, Vol.288 (8), p.950-951
Main Authors: Moore, R, Mallonee, S, Garwe, T, Sabogal, R I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease control
Heat
Morbidity
Mortality
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Summary:Each year in the US, approximately 400 deaths are attributed to excessive natural heat. This report describes heat-related deaths in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas when elevated temperatures were recorded for several consecutive days during Jul-Aug 2001.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.288.8.950