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Many older adults rely on electric-powered medical equipment, such as portable oxygen and nebulizers that help them breathe. Westend61 via Getty Images

Power outages in heat waves and storms can threaten the lives of medical device users – we looked at who is most at risk

Matthew D. Dean, University of California, Irvine and Katherine Asmussen, University of Tennessee

Premature deaths rise during long-term blackouts, and ERs fill up. Knowing who is at risk and some creative solutions can help.

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