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The Role of Urban Heat Islands in Heat-Related Illnesses and Mortality
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What is an urban heat island?
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An urban heat island is a densely populated area that experiences higher temperatures than its surrounding rural areas due to a combination of factors, including the presence of buildings and paved surfaces that absorb and retain heat, as well as the release of heat from human activities and industries.