Heat Waves and Health

• 2019

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This seven-page document details facts, statistics, and guidance about the health effects of heat waves. It includes a map that shows where heat waves have occurred around the world and how many deaths they have caused.

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Hazard: Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Heat Exhaustion; Heat Stroke; Extreme Heat

Institutions: Pan American Health Organization; World Health Organization (WHO)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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