Heat stroke is a real danger that can affect people of all ages. Dehydration and a high heat index can cause a person’s body to gradually shut down – from muscle cramps and headaches to vomiting and seizures. If not addressed, death by heart attack or organ failure is a possibility. If you are thinking that this is all hyperbole, then bear this in mind: it is put forward that “excessive heat is an indirect cause of up to 10,000 fatalities in the United States each year”.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
