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Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells

Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
Phys.org Thursday 27 August 2026, 08:40 UTC 1 min read
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When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use.

When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use.
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