UK 2003 Heatwave
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- Created on: 14-07-19 11:14
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- UK heatwave 2003
- Health risks
- Heat stroke
- we can't sweat/ cool our bodies = our core body temperature may rise. This can lead to headaches, dizziness and even death.
- Dehydration (lack
of precipitation)
- this is the loss of water from our bodies. It can cause tiredness and problems with breathing and heart rates.
- Sunburn
- damage to the skin which can be painful and may increase the risks of getting skin cancer.
- 2000 people died
- Heat stroke
- Immediate responses
- National rail speed restriction
- Public water supply shortages occurred
- temporary hose pipe ban.
- Health risks
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