U.S. injuries and fatalities caused by extreme heat 1995-2021

Published by
Bruna Alves,
Feb 16, 2023
There were 67 reported injuries caused by extreme heat in the United States in 2021, while fatalities amounted to 190 deaths. Extremely high temperatures can be detrimental to society, with those that are elderly or poor that may be the most susceptible.

Number of injuries and fatalities caused by extreme heat in the United States from 1995 to 2021

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Release date

August 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

1995 to 2021

Supplementary notes

The statistic was assembled using several editions of the report.

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6

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Spinal cord/brain injuries

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Costs

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Miscellaneous

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