Hospitals in several states are experiencing high rates of heat-related emergencies, based on updated data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Surprisingly, the areas most affected by heat illnesses are not necessarily those known for having the highest temperatures. Although temperatures typically reach 100°F and higher in the South and Southwest, the highest numbers of heat-related emergency department (ED) visits are now occurring in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Mountain West, …
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