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Heat kills 125 people in Tennessee each year, analysis finds
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· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The toll is substantial, with 125 people affected each year. Further information on this issue is available from WPLN News, which reported on the analysis.
An analysis has found that heat is responsible for a significant number of deaths. The toll is substantial, with 125 people affected each year.
Further information on this issue is available from WPLN News, which reported on the analysis.
The findings highlight the severity of heat-related deaths, but details on the analysis itself are not provided here. For more information, readers can consult the original report from WPLN News.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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