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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
So the elderly people all around the world are all just dying from organ failure constantly then?
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Depends where you live.
As an example...
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Heat waves are an extended period of extreme heat. Environment Canada issues heat warnings at different temperatures depending on the region. For typically warmer climates, like southern Ontario, a heat warning will be issued after at least two days of a humidex of 42C or higher. Whereas in Labrador, there will be a heat warning after only an hour of the humidex reaching 40C.
The people most at risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion are the elderly and those with certain illnesses and health conditions. For these vulnerable populations, exposure to extreme heat can even be life-threatening.
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And this is the effect that can have
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The elderly population segment is the most vulnerable to the dangers of heat. Of the 522 deaths that occurred in Chicago during the July 12-16, 1995 heat wave, 371 (73 percent) were age 65 or older.
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Im really not sure what it is you are arguing here.
There shouldn't be warnings at all or people arent really affected by the heat levels in them?
Also its not just elderly.
Immunocompromised, diabetics, pregnant women, etc etc.