Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #122315

Sukhminder K. Sandhu, PhD, MPH, OWCD, E. Melius, D. Wong, P. Young, L. Dewey, M. Coletta, T. Powell, M. Russell, and J. Cheek. District of Columbia Department of Health, 825 North Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20002, 202-724-7668, ssandhu@cdc.gov

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the role of weather and direct sunlight exposure in heat-related illnesses observed during the camping event.
• Understand the importance of anticipating changing environmental conditions, recognizing how persons might be at risk, and providing sufficient water, shade structure, and cooling stations during outdoor events.

Keywords: Surveillance,

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

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