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Heatwaves, or heat and hot weather that can last for several days, can have a significant impact on society, including a rise in heat-related deaths. Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards, but rarely receive adequate attention because their death tolls and destruction are not always immediately obvious. From 1998-2017, more ...
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15. Juli 2022 · The people most at risk from high temperatures are those who are elderly, are isolated, have pre-existing heart conditions and don’t have access to air conditioning, studies suggest. People...
9. Okt. 2023 · Heatwaves are especially dangerous to vulnerable people — including older people, newborns and those with underlying conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Children less than one year...
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11. Juli 2023 · nausea. fainting. muscle cramps. headaches. heavy sweating. tiredness. cold, pale and clammy skin. If blood pressure drops too far, the risk of heart attacks rises. Why do our bodies react this...
23. Juli 2010 · How Does a Heat Wave Affect the Human Body? Some might like it hot, but extreme heat can overpower the human body. An expert from the CDC explains how heat kills and why fans are worthless in...
Very hot days can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and, in the worst cases, heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is not usually serious if a person can cool down within 30 minutes. But if it turns into heatstroke it needs to be treated as an emergency.
