As temperatures rise in the US, so does the incidence of heat-related deaths, including heatstroke.
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Marginalised or minority groups seem to suffer the most from heat-related deaths and disease.
Newborn babies are particularly vulnerable to hot conditions. They have a limited ability to control their body temperature.
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Associate Professor in Meteorology and Climate, University of Leeds
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