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Heat wave posing severe challenges to health of people of Punjab: Dr Purohit

Jalandhar, May 15 (UNI) As the heat wave continues across the State , the day temperatures inches closer to 43 degree C in many towns of Punjab.
This is posing severe challenges to human health and is likely to worsen the condition of people who suffer any cardiovascular diseases and comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, kidney disorders and heart issues, said Dr Naresh Purohit , Principal Investigator for National Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.
Voicing his concern on this relevant issue,noted Epidemiologist Dr Purohit told UNI here on Sunday that the heat wave is the second most lethal disaster after the flood. Prolonged heat exposure causes heat strokes and heat exhaustion and causes various respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
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