Although mean temperatures are increasing in the US, studies have found that climate change has been linked with more frequent episodes of severe winter weather in the US over the past few decades, which may in turn be associated with increased cold-related mortality.1-3 However, little is known about the burden of cold-related mortality and how this varies across different population groups. This study assessed trends in cold-related mortality overall and by demographic characteristics between 1999 and 2022.
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