Being out in the sun for just a few minutes can have severe consequences. As the weather heats up, a Valley doctor is sharing tips on how to be prepared to deal with extreme temperatures.
Triple-digit temperatures are here, along with the health risks from being out in the sun.Science tells us that being outside for just a few minutes can spike your heart rate. An increase in heart rate can cause a variety of health complications and even death. Last year in the Valley there were over 600 heat-related deaths in the Valley and ER doctors are preparing for another busy year.
He advises drinking ⅔ of your body weight in ounces.Dr. Petrie says now that it's getting hotter, it's better to take walks or runs in the morning before the hottest part of the day or late at night.Death tolls in Maricopa County increased nearly 50% from 2022.The official total of 645 heat-related deaths followed a streak of 31 consecutive days temperatures reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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