Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Staying Safe During Dangerous Heat Waves

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-07-05
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 8,000 Americans have died from heat exposure since 1979. Experts say the people most susceptible to heat include very young children, seniors, the mentally ill, people who take blood pressure meds and diuretics, and those with chronic diseases. But experts say even young, healthy people are at risk from the heat if they do heavy activity outdoors when the temperature is high. In this article, these experts give advice for protecting yourself and your loved ones from heat-related injury.  Read full story >
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