A new study finds that heat-injury rates are on the rise for all age groups, and football-playing boys are among the most vulnerable.
Researchers also found that nearly half of all injuries occurred among those ages 19 and under, and 48 percent of all exertional heat injuries in boys under 19 happened while playing football.
Part of the problem is people neglecting to take commonsense precautions − like staying hydrated − and knowing when to come in out of the sun.
A 70-degree day can make the inside of a car dangerous in minutes. Children are more susceptible because their body temperatures can rise three to five times faster than an adult’s.
The very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat, so it is important to check on them regularly. People with chronic health issues are also at greater risk and need to take special care in hot weather.
Seattle’s record heat wave has contributed to the death of a Seattle man, King County officials said Thursday. The man, in his 60s, had a heart condition that may have made him more vulnerable to the effects this week’s high temperatures in the Seattle area, officials said.
The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bremerton and the East Puget Sound area. A heat advisory indicates that there is an increased risk of heat-related illnesses due to a combination of high temperatures and humidity. The Service advises area residents to stay out of the sun and [...]
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