Heat is the number one weather related killer in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are approximately 618 heat related deaths in the United States each year.
Whether working in a factory or playing on a football field, excessively high temperatures can take a toll and have serious health consequences. The Heat Aware™ card and app have been developed to be used as tools to help raise awareness and decrease risk for those working or playing in extreme heat conditions. The Heat Aware™ app is your pocket reference for heat illness prevention with features including:
• Proactive tips to "beat the heat"
• Signs, symptoms and life-saving advice
• Heat Aware™ users guide
• Interactive knowledge quiz
The Heat Aware™ card, website and app are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. The Heat Aware™ resources provide general information for educational purposes only. The information provided in the Heat Aware™ card resources is not a substitute for medical or professional care, and you should not use the information in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. Heat Aware™ is not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this app, heataware.com or the Heat Aware™ card. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN. If you believe you have any other health problem, or if you have any questions regarding your health or a medical condition, you should promptly consult your physician or other healthcare provider. Never disregard medical or professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read in the Heat Aware™ resources.