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Heatwave
 — looking after yourself and others during hot weather
Corporate AuthorNHS, Department of Health - DH
PublisherCOI for the Department of Health, London, 2010
Pages8 pp (Ref: 301454/Heatwave)
SourceOrder: www.orderline.dh.gov.uk Tel 0300 123 1001; Minicom 0300 123 1003 (8am-6pm, Monday to Friday).
KeywordsWeather conditions ; Body temperature ; Preventative medicine ; Guides, guide books.
AnnotationHeat can be harmful to your health. This pamphlet suggests top tips for keeping cool. It summarises key messages in respect of health problems and seeking advice or help for those likely to be at risk. Among further information sources are high temperature health warnings (www.metoffice.gov.uk); NHS Direct Online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk for advice about heatstroke and heat exhaustion; advice on protecting your skin from the Cancer Research UK SunSmart campaign website (www.cancerresearchuk.org/sunsmart). (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-100624004 P
ClassmarkR4: BKM: LK2: 69N *

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