Prolonged periods of extremely hot weather pose serious health risks. Exposure to excessively high temperatures, especially over long periods, can kill.
Those most vulnerable to hot weather include:
Heat-related illnesses include heat cramps, heat rash, heat oedema, heat syncope, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Heat-related illnesses and severe hot weather can place particular pressure on hospitals, emergency departments and GP surgeries.
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