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Heat-Linked Illnesses Strike Thousands Each Year: Report
Posted 28 Jul 2011 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, July 28 – Summer is a time to be out and about, but it's also a time when high temperatures can take a big toll on health. Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that from 2001 to 2009, almost 6,000 people annually were seen in emergency rooms for heat-related illness caused while playing sports or engaged in other outdoor activities. "Because heat-related illness is a preventable illness, any number is too high," said lead researcher Ellen E. Yard, an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the CDC. Her team published a study on the problem in the July 29 issue of the agency's journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Their concerns are especially timely as many areas in the nation are suffering through record heat waves, with probably more blistering temperatures to come before fall arrives. "You need to be proactive in protecting ... Read more
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Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
Posted 21 Jul 2011 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, July 21 – The risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, increases with age, experts at the U.S. National Institute on Aging warn. As people get older, the researchers explained, they are less able to adapt to high temperatures, like those engulfing much of the nation now. As a result, the heat might exacerbate any medical conditions they have. In addition, older folks may develop certain health problems that could increase their risk of hyperthermia (when the body overheats), the NIA researchers pointed out in a news release from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. These include: Underlying diseases such as congestive heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Trouble walking or moving around. Dementia or other problems with thinking skills. Overweight or obesity. Dehydration. Age-related changes to the skin, ... Read more
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