Summer heat poses health risks

More than 600 people each year in the United States die from heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. While it is important for everyone to take steps to stay cool and avoid exposure to extreme heat, there are some groups that are more at risk to the heat-related illnesses and should take extra precaution. These include children under the age of 4 and adults over the age of 65, anyone with a pre-existing medical condition, people taking certain medications, […]
Source: The Daily Jeff – News from Camberidge OH