In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition

Wired Thursday 13 August 2026, 10:16 UTC 1 min read

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People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.

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In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition

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