Is Heat Exhaustion Life Threatening? Yes, About 1,220 Americans Die From It Each Year — Here's How To Stay Safe

Extreme heat hits the UK. (Credit: Sookyung : Pixabay)

As scorching temperatures grip much of the Northern Hemisphere, health professionals are issuing urgent reminders: heat exhaustion and heatstroke are not mere nuisances—they can kill.

In the United States alone, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports around 1,220 deaths annually from extreme heat.