Beat the Heat 2021!

It's the hottest time of the year for many places in the continental United States and with the rise in temperature comes a rise in heat-related illness. More than 600 people die each year in the United States from complications related to heat illness, especially heat stroke. In this episode we discuss the the spectrum of heat-related illnesses, risk factors, treatment and perhaps most importantly, how to safeguard yourself during the torrid days ahead.   Tips to Avoid Heat Illness Amid Record U.S. Heat Wave https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210715/avoid-heat-illness-amid-us-heatwave-tips   United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/05/07/heat-stress-2021/   National Weather Service- Heat Index https://www.weather.gov/ama/heatindex