Each year in the United States, thousands of people become ill and many die from exposure to excessive heat. The elderly are especially susceptible to health problems related to extended periods of high temperatures. In this podcast, Thomas Matte discusses ways to avoid becoming a victim of heat-related illness.
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Chill Out (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Each year in the United States, thousands of people become ill and many die from exposure to excessive heat. The elderly are especially susceptible to health problems related to extended periods of high temperatures. In this podcast, Thomas Matte discusses ways to avoid becoming a victim of heat-related illness.