Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
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"I am thinking especially about the youth...I saw 100 or so joggers on the street. Frankly, that's irresponsible."
— Emmanuel Grégoire , Politician
"young people are also suffering from cardiac arrests."
— Stéphanie Rist , Politician
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Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
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