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Heat-related Illness (Hyperthermia)

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The human body is great at cooling itself through natural mechanisms, but extreme heat can overwhelm the body, resulting in heat-related illness.Heat-related illness can include:Heat crampsHeat exhaustionHeat strokeOlder adults, young children and people with chronic medical conditions are at…
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