Heat-Related Illnesses: Understanding Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke

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The most common environmentally-related illnesses are caused by heat exposure. The temperature does not necessarily have to be very high. Even if the temperatures are still relatively mild, a 10°…

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About Dr. Christine Zender, DO MPH

Dr. Zender is an occupational and environmental physician with a background in medical journal writing, industrial accident mitigation, and environmental and chemical exposures.

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