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August 23, 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 fifth heat related death in the state this year. This person was an adult and resided in the northwest 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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