“Official death tolls may miss deaths not immediately and obviously tied to high temperatures, but those previously counted may represent just the tip of the iceberg, to use a poor analogy for a heat wave,” said Joan Casey, the study's lead author.
SEATTLE — A recent study from the University of Washington is renewing warnings that heat may be a silent killer.
includes deaths that the heat wave contributed to indirectly, including drownings, transportation accidents, violence and self-harm. “Official death tolls may miss deaths not immediately and obviously tied to high temperatures, but those previously counted may represent just the tip of the iceberg, to use a poor analogy for a heat wave,” said Casey.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Intersectionality and Overseas Content Drove Diverse Film and TV in 2021 and 2022 (Study)The data brand Luminate released its Entertainment Diversity Progress Report today from the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas.
Read more »
Illinois' push to clean energy has been re-energized by 2021 lawSince the bill's passage, state departments, utilities and industry groups have been working to implement the dense, 900-page law. While some sectors like solar and transportation have taken off, a lot of work remains before the state will realize its lofty goals of reaching 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050.
Read more »
'Drag Race' Star Manila Luzon Defends 2021 LGBT Jack Daniel's CampaignManila Luzon's two-year-old campaign for Jack Daniel's -- which features drag queens -- is drumming outrage anew ... but she says those who are boycotting can cry in their corner.
Read more »
Gary man gets two life sentences in 2021 bank slayingA Gary man who federal authorities allege spearheaded a 2021 bank robbery and killed the guard got two consecutive life sentences Friday.
Read more »
Joan Cusack Ticketed for Driving Too Fast After Chicago Car WreckJoan Cusack -- famous for playing the role of Jessie in the 'Toy Story' franchise -- got into a little fender bender out in the Windy City this weekend ... and cops, for now, she's the one to blame.
Read more »