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Vulnerable populations and heat
The story highlights how heatwaves disproportionately affect certain groups, like those in poorly insulated homes who can't afford improvements. Vulnerable populations include the elderly, very young, chronically ill, and those in low income or precarious housing, who face greater health risks and struggle more to cope with extreme heat.
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