DM affects an estimated 29.1 million people in the United States and is the 7th leading cause of death.3 Diagnosed DM: Increases the all-cause mortality rate 1.8 times compared to persons without diagnosed diabetes.
Because heatwaves are not visible as other forms of severe weather are, like hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms, they are one of the less known forms of extreme weather. Severe heat weather can damage populations and crops due to potential dehydration or hyperthermia, heat cramps, heat expansion and heat stroke. cold wave is a weather phenomenon that is distinguished by a cooling of the air. Specifically, as used by the U.S. National Weather Service, a cold wave is a rapid fall in temperature within a 24-hour period requiring substantially increased protection to agriculture, industry, commerce, and social activities.
Arizona's climate is prone to extreme weather hazards. During the summer, some areas of the state are exposed to more than 126 days of extreme heat over 100Â°F. Severe storms during monsoon season can lead to instances of flash flooding. Prolonged drought conditions promote wildfires and poor air quality.