Dr. Kimberly Winter Provides Commentary on Summer Heat Dangers
Now is the time when people are outdoors enjoying the summer weather. Unfortunately, these are also traditionally the hottest months of the year here in Denver, Colorado and people of all ages — especially older adults — are in danger of dehydration, over-exposure to the sun and other heat-related issues. From 1999 to 2010, there were 8,081 heat-related deaths reported nationwide, most of which occurred during May through September, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In... View Article
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