US EditionER Doctor on How to Prevent Heat Illnesses During DC’s Upcoming Heat Wave
- The National Weather Service warned in 2025 about a widespread heat wave with daily heat indexes reaching 110 degrees in the D.C. area.
- A 2024 report from the National Weather Service reveals that extreme heat caused more fatalities in the U.S. than other natural disasters, underscoring the growing dangers posed by high temperatures combined with humidity.
- Emergency physician Alex Koo explained that high humidity reduces evaporation, impairs heat dissipation, and increases the risk of heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Koo explained that intense heat causes us to lose not only water through sweat but also important salts, and recommended staying hydrated and seeking shade to manage heat-related illnesses.
- Communities responded by opening cooling centers, providing bottled water, and conducting wellness checks to protect vulnerable groups such as older adults and those with chronic conditions.
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The Conversation: How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
Beach trips, cookouts and other outdoor activities are in full swing as summer arrives and the first widespread heat wave of 2025 hits the U.S. For many people, summer is their favorite time of year. However, summer also brings the…
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