We’re Havin’ a Heat Wave… 7 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on July 7th, 2010 in Family, Health Care Policy, In The News, Linked Articles, Symptoms.
The summer of 2010 began with a sweltering heat wave in much of the U.S., with temperatures hitting triple digits, coupled with high humidity.
Young children, the elderly, and people with serious health conditions are at particular risk of heat stroke. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heat-related illness occurs when your body cannot properly cool itself by sweating. Very high body temperatures can damage the brain and other vital organs. Risk factors include age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use.
At least one person on the east coast has died due to excessive heat exposure this month.
How to avoid heat-related illness…
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We’re Havin’ a Heat Wave… 7 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke
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Photo: CDC
