Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record-high levels in some parts of the country.

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data indicates that heat-related emergency room visits increased in 2023 in numerous regions throughout the U.S.The CDC noted that extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense as much of the U.