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Preventing Heat-Related Illness
During the years 1979 to 2003, heat-related illness resulted in 8,015 deaths in
the United States. This is more than from hurricanes, lightning, floods, and
earthquakes combined during this same time period. Since these deaths are
preventable, it is important to be aware of the factors that place people at
risk and what actions can be taken to prevent heat-related illness or death.
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