As Las Vegas gets hotter, the number of people dying from the heat is rising.
Last year, 245 people died -- double the amount from 2020, and five times higher than a decade ago. @DavidsonLVRJ and I took a closer look.
My first story @reviewjournal: reviewjournal.com/investigations…
Some important things to highlight:
First, this trend is especially clear for people who get the most sun exposure and least protection. About a third of heat-related deaths in the last decade were among people believed to be homeless.
And deaths were most prevalent in low-income neighborhoods around downtown Las Vegas. These spots are also some of the hottest parts of the city, with a lot of pavement and little shade.
All across the county, most deaths occurred in ZIP codes with median incomes under $45,000.
Health officials couldn't point to a specific cause driving this increase. But it is clear from weather data that temps are rising.
Summer days are getting warmer, and there aren't as many cool nights. That means there's little reprieve after a long day in the heat.
We spoke to so many experts about what this trend means, and so many people who are affected by it personally. Read more: reviewjournal.com/investigations…
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