He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn't his death record show it?
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Adam Willson's tragic death in an overheated home highlights a troubling undercounting of heat-related fatalities in the U.S. Despite the rising temperatures and the deadly consequences of heatwaves, his death isn't classified as a heat-related one, illustrating a broader issue where thousands of such deaths go unrecognized each year. This discrepancy not only underscores the urgent need for better tracking systems but also raises questions about how prepared we are to address the health risks posed by climate change.
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