Climate change is intensifying heat events, and local governments are working to absorb and mitigate the associated costs. To develop effective responses, local data on the relationship between climate and health are crucial. This study investigates the impact of heat events on unexpected mortality, focusing on deaths investigated by the Medical Examiner in Los Angeles County.
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