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heat-related-deaths-yoy-change · maricopa-county · 2026 year-to-date · housing
Maricopa County has confirmed 230 heat-related deaths so far in 2026 — a 60% increase compared to the number of deaths that had been confirmed at the same point last year.
60% increase percent — Maricopa County Department of Public Health , observed 2026-09-29
Lineage #1815: 60% increase (2026 year-to-date) — observed 2026-09-29 · housing Revision events None.
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