Hot temperatures can be dangerous, especially if you have:
- Breathing difficulties;
- Heart problems;
- Hypertension;
- Kidney problems;
- A mental illness such as depression or dementia;
- Parkinson’s disease; or
- If you take medication for any of these conditions.
If you are taking medication or have a health condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it increases your health risk in the heat and follow their recommendations.
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