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L. Harduar Morano, T.L. Bunn, M. Lackovic, A. Lavender, G.T.T. Dang, J.J. Chalmers, Y. Li, L. Zhang, D.D. Flammia
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Published date August 25, 2015
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Published date August 25, 2015
Occupational heat‐related illness emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations in the southeast region, 2007–2011
- Evaluates occupational heat related illness (HRI) emergency department (ED) visits and inpatient hospitalizations (IHs) in the southeast region and indicates the need for enhanced heat‐stress prevention policies in the southeast
- Shows that heat stress can exacerbate preexisting health conditions and lead to an increase in human mortality
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