Dr. Greg on Forbes: Stay Safe and Cool With Smart Home Improvements
The five hottest U.S. cities in the summer are Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tucson, Riverside and San Antonio, each often reaching into the triple digits. “Extreme heat events can be dangerous to health – even fatal. These events result in increased hospital admissions for heat-related illness, as well as cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,” according to the CDC.
“The elderly and very young are most vulnerable to heat,” says Gregory Charlop, MD, an Atlanta-based sports medicine physician and co-founder of the Women’s Sports Forum.
“More than 90% of heat-related deaths occur in folks over age 75, according to an Italian study. The best advice is for the elderly to remain indoors during the day's heat, close the shades, and drink plenty of water. Seniors should contact their doctor at the first sign of dizziness, fast heart rate, or muscle cramps.”
