Department for Public Health Issues Safety Guidelines for Warm Temperatures

Posted by Alisha on Jun 24, 2010

With the summer heat predicted to peak this week, issues like overexertion, heat stroke and dehydration have become important public health concerns.

“Summer weather is inviting and encourages many of us to spend more time outdoors, but the rising temperatures also present serious health concerns,” said Department for Public Health Commissioner William Hacker, M.D. “Everyone should follow simple precautions that keep us safe from heat-related illness and injury.”