US EditionExtreme Heat Is Becoming More Common in the U.S. Here’s How to Stay Safe.
- Extreme heat waves are becoming a growing danger, impacting regions from the U.S. to Europe.
- In the eastern United States, cities like New York City and Philadelphia are experiencing some of the hottest temperatures in over a decade, with New York City tying a record-high temperature of 96°F and other cities like Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington, D.C., seeing temperatures above 100°F.
- In Europe, temperatures are expected to surpass 100°F, with parts of Portugal already reaching 109°F, raising concerns for public safety and fires.
- The World Meteorological Organization warns that extreme events will accelerate, with human-caused climate change making heat waves longer and more severe, increasing risks to vulnerable populations.
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Secular trends in heat related illness and excess sun exposure rates across climatic zones in the United States from 2017 to 2022
Heat waves are a major public health challenge, yet the link between heat-related illness (HRI) and regional climate and geography is underexplored. We examined HRI and excess sun exposure incidence rates (IR) [95% confidence interval (CI) per 100,000 person-years], and their correlation with regional maximum temperatures across 9 US climatic zones 33,603,572 individuals were followed from 2017 to 2022. We observed 10,652 individuals with HRI di…
Number of heat-related patients jumps over 70 percent: How to stay safe during extreme heat
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Extreme heat is becoming more common in the U.S. Here's how to stay safe.
Extreme heat is becoming more common in the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe. Summer brings heat waves — and the risk of heat-related illnesses. Extreme heat is the primary cause of weather-related mortality in the United States, posing a significant threat to public health. Periods of unusually hot weather are especially dangerous for elderly people and those with chronic conditions. But anyone worki...
Over 1.5m Americans Told To Stay Out of Sun on 4th of July
Heat-related advisories were in place across four states on Friday, July 4, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of “dangerously hot conditions” in some areas. Why It Matters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses, especially in older adults, young children, and individuals with chronic medical conditions. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness a…
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