Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Classic Heat Stroke vs Exertional Heat Stroke: What's the Difference

Two distinct pathologies hide behind the term heat stroke, with different victim profiles, mechanisms, and treatment protocols.

9 July 2026

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Epidemiology

Climate Change and the Rising Frequency of Heat Waves

Heat waves are not just getting hotter, they are getting more frequent and longer, and that trend directly increases exertional heat stroke exposure.

9 July 2026

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Epidemiology

Heat-Related Deaths in the US: Mortality Trends Year After Year

CDC mortality data shows heat-related deaths in the US have more than doubled since 2020, and the numbers likely understate the true toll.

9 July 2026

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Epidemiology

Heat-Vulnerable Populations: A Risk Factor Overview

Age, health status, occupation, and physical exertion combine differently across populations to determine heat illness risk.

9 July 2026

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Epidemiology

Two Decades of Public Health Heat Response: What Changed and What Didn't

Twenty years of heat wave response infrastructure have reduced some risk, but recent summers show it hasn't been enough on its own.

9 July 2026

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Epidemiology

What Counts as a Heat Wave? Definitions and Warning Thresholds

Heat wave gets used loosely in everyday conversation, but weather services apply specific thresholds that trigger real regulatory and operational responses.

9 July 2026

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Epidemiology

France Summer 2025 Heat Report: 5,700 Deaths and What It Means for Emergency Responders

France's official summer 2025 heat review recorded 5,700 deaths and 24,000 emergency visits. What field medical teams, firefighters, event medics and EHS professionals need to know before the 2026 season.

24 May 2026

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