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How many die from heat in the UK?
The story highlights 4,354 heat-related deaths in the UK this summer. While tragic, this figure represents a small percentage of the total deaths in the UK each year, which typically number over 600,000. It's a stark reminder of the specific impact of extreme weather events.
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