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U.S Peak And Non-Peak Hyperthermia: Who Is At Risk, Susan M. Macey Sep 2000

U.S Peak And Non-Peak Hyperthermia: Who Is At Risk, Susan M. Macey

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

The author examines hyperthermia death rates in the United States from 1979 to 1996 to determine the relative risk for different demographic groups during peak years for heat-related deaths and for nonpeak years.