Why Extreme Heat Kills So Quickly

An overlooked force fuses with extreme temperatures to create dangerous, even deadly conditions. What to know and do.

Kathleen Murphy
Wise & Well
Published in
6 min readJul 26, 2023

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Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

This article is part of a Wise & Well Special Report: Extreme Heat and Human Health.

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Kathleen Murphy
Wise & Well

Health writer and essayist offering insights into physical and emotional wellness and successful aging. Subscribe: https://kathleenamurphy.medium.com/subscribe