Extreme heat is on for middle-aged people and those from cooler climes
Emergency department visits are higher among those aged 45 to 54 than are in the 75 years-plus age group, study finds
29 November 2021 - 19:10
When the mercury soars, middle-aged adults have a higher risk of emergency department visits than the elderly, a major study (http://press.psprings.co.uk/bmj/november/heat.pdf) in the US has found...
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