Tag: epidemiology
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Investigation Uncovers Fivefold Increase in US Heat-Related Deaths
NPR and Boston University research reveals heat contributes to 9,000 American deaths annually, five times federal records. The investigation highlights climate change's impact and the preventability of these fatalities.
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Epidemiologist Confident in Hantavirus Outbreak Containment
Dr. William Hanage, an epidemiologist, expects the current hantavirus outbreak to be contained. The primary challenge, he noted, is determining the duration of the containment efforts, as public health officials work to control the virus's spread.
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