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County staff: Most heat-related deaths, illnesses occur among long-term Maricopa County residents
Summary
At a county meeting, a staff member said local data show most heat-related deaths and illnesses are happening to people who have lived in Maricopa County for many years; staff identified older adults and young children as higher-risk groups. No formal action or numerical counts were provided.
A staff member at a Maricopa County meeting said local data show most heat-related deaths and illnesses are occurring among residents who have lived in Maricopa County for many years.
"Those of us who've lived here forever think that, you know, we are, somewhat acclimated. What our data shows is that most of our heat related deaths and illnesses are occurring in individuals who have lived in Maricopa…
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