Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use.
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Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells(opens original report in a new tab)A massive study shows what illnesses and injuries spike in emergency room visits during heat waves in Chicago — ABC News
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