QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Heat-Related Deaths, by Age Group — United States, 2024

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In 2024, a total of 2,391 heat-related deaths were reported in the United States.

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Percentage Distribution of Heat-Related Deaths, by Age Group — United States, 2024.
Percentage of heat-related deaths, broken down by age group — U.S., 2024.

In 2024, a total of 2,391 heat-related deaths were reported in the United States. The percentage of heat-related deaths increased with age through ages 65–74 years, with the highest percentage (21.1%) reported among adults in this age group. The percentage of heat-related deaths then decreased through age ≥85 years.

Supplementary Table: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258541

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System, Mortality Data, 2024

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