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Europe's Early Heat Wave Led to a Spike in Deaths, May Have Killed Over 10,000
Europe's early and intense heat wave this year caused a significant spike in deaths, with over 10,000 more fatalities reported at the height of the event than typically expected. The analysis is based on data from MedPage Today, which highlights the exceptional severity of the heat wave.
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