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August 9, 2006
Little Rock --
Hot temperatures and high humidity are a dangerous mix
that contributes to illness and death. The Arkansas Department
of Health and Human Services, Division of Health (DOH),
is confirming the fourth heat related death in the state
this year. This person was an adult and resided in the
central area of the state. The DOH cannot confirm a death
until a physician or a coroner’s office sends a death
certificate to the Arkansas Center for Health Statistics
(Vital Records).
For more information on preventing heat disorders, go to the Internet and click on http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.asp. or see previous DOH press releases on heat at http://www.healthyarkansas.com/news/news.html.
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