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Extreme heat is taking a toll on the global economy and workers around the world. The Americas have seen a surge in occupational injuries since 2000.
EMSA responded to 12 heat-related illness calls on Saturday and transported seven of those patients to the hospital. That’s been the biggest spike in heat-related illness calls so far this season.
Climate change-induced extreme heat threatens health and increases health care costs. Extreme heat affects everything from birth outcomes to mental well-being 9 and leads to increased deaths from ...
The terminology around heat injuries and illness is often confusing. As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A ...
If you notice that someone is confused, dizzy or loses consciousness, they may be suffering from heat stroke. Call 911 immediately. Move the person to a cooler area, loosen clothing and remove any ...
The Heat Injury Prevention System, or HIPS, developed by Army researchers, includes a wearable sensor that feeds into an algorithm programmed to spot small changes in how they walk and move.