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16 July 2024
Heat stroke: Causes, risks and prevention
Older adults are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. In this 2-minute video, family physician, Dr. Erin Gallagher explains what heat exhaustion and heat stroke are and what you can do to lower your risk.
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