New research highlights a connection between extreme temperatures and severe pain, impacting activities like walking, carrying groceries, or sleeping.
By Feinuo Sun, The Conversation
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As heat waves strike, typical public health advice often includes drinking water, monitoring for heat stroke, and checking on individuals with heart or lung issues. While these actions are life-saving, they overlook chronic pain, a condition affecting millions of older Americans daily.
A photo shows a person wiping sweat from their brow at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, illustrating the extreme conditions endured during a heat wave.
Public health strategies must consider chronic pain as an essential component when addressing the effects of extreme weather. This addition is crucial for improving the daily lives of those dealing with chronic pain.
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