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Spotlight on Health & Climate Change: Extreme heat and health

The Lancet Voice

CHAPTER

Effects of Extreme Heat on the Human Body

The chapter discusses the main effects of extreme heat on the human body, including heat stroke, cardiovascular risk, and dehydration. It explores how these effects occur and the potential dangers they pose to the body. The chapter also touches on the vulnerability of certain populations to extreme heat.

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