Extreme heat poses heightened risks for people with chronic health conditions
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Harvard Health Publishing Staff
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This article discusses the dangers of extreme heat waves, which are becoming more common due to climate change, and provides guidance for people with chronic health conditions (asthma, heart disease, diabetes) who are particularly vulnerable. It explains how heat combined with humidity can overwhelm the body's cooling mechanisms and offers safety advice for those with health issues during heat waves.
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Heat combined with humidity –– or high temperatures alone –– can make it difficult for your body to cool off sufficiently, especially if you have a chronic health condition such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes.
Most of us know someone who is at risk from too much heat.
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