Drunk man walks into climate change, burns the bottoms of his feet off

Doctors treated a man for burns sustained in a heat wave, illustrating the rising danger of contact burns attributed to extreme temperatures. Jeremy Hess highlights the vulnerable populations, including children and unhoused individuals, who face heightened risks as climate change exacerbates heat-related injuries. Reports indicate burn centers are already experiencing increased cases linked to hot surfaces, a trend that raises concerns about the potential for fatal outcomes, especially among those with existing health issues or compromised states.

Extreme heat events increase the risk of contact burns from hot surfaces in the environment.

When somebody finally finds you, you're already in multisystem organ failure.

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