Hot Days Can Harm Elderly

Article about the dangers of the 1980 heat wave, pointing out hazards to the particularly vulnerable elderly at temperatures over 104 degrees.

1985-07-03

Weather
Temperature
Elderly
Climate

In 1980, heat-related illnesses claimed more than 1,200 lives nationwide, more than 300 in Missouri and more than 130 in Kansas. The temperature hit a high of at least 100 degrees in the Kansas City area for 17 consecutive days.

Newspaper Article

Kansas City Times

C8: 1

Microfilm

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