New Heat Wave Formula Can Help Public Health Agencies Prepare for Extreme Temperatures

ENN
Feb 26, 2016, 7:13 am25 pts
Extreme heat can pose several health risks, such as dehydration, hyperthermia and even death, especially during sustained periods of high temperatures. However, a uniform definition of a heat wave doesn’t exist. As a result, public health agencies may be unsure of when to activate heat alerts, cooling centers…

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