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Philadelphia (tca/dpa) — During hot weather most of the public’s attention is focused on skyrocketing outdoor temperatures that can cause serious medical complications such as heat stroke. But for many people, especially those who lack access to air-conditioning, temperatures inside can become dangerous, as well, said Leah Schinasi, an assistant professor of environmental and occupational health at Philadephia’s Drexel University. In a recently published article reviewing the research on indoor overheating, Schinasi and other Drexel researchers noted that many vulnerable people, including the …

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