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NPR Probe: Heat Deaths Five Times Higher Than Reported

NPR's two-year investigation reveals heat kills about 9,000 Americans annually, five times the official count, due to inconsistent reporting and masked causes like heart attacks. Risks extend beyond hot states, with significant undercounts nationwide.