Citation

Xu J. MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. 2020; 69(30): 1006.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, (in public domain), Publisher U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

DOI

10.15585/mmwr.mm6930a6

PMID

32730239

Abstract

In 2018, natural heat exposure was associated with 726 deaths among males and 282 deaths among females. Among males, the highest number of heat-related deaths was for those aged 55-64 years (150) and among females for those aged 65-74 years (58). The lowest numbers were for males (four) and females (two) aged 5-14 years. Approximately 72% of heat-related deaths were among males.

Source: National Vital Statistics System. Multiple cause of death data, 1999-2018. https://wonder.cdc.gov/mcd.html.

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