NPR
'Her body temperature was 106': How heat is killing Americans in their homes
Monday, September 7, 2026
Heat-related deaths occur across the United States annually, with elevated risk documented among residents of manufactured housing including mobile homes and trailers. Manufactured housing occupants face higher exposure due to factors including insulation quality and cooling system limitations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks heat-related mortality as a public health indicator, though specific annual death counts vary by year and region.
