Heatstroke in Karachi

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https://doi.org/10.55225/hppa.596

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heatstroke, heatwave, human health, extreme weather conditions

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2025-01-20

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Altaf, A., & Tariq, M. (2025). Heatstroke in Karachi. Health Promotion & Physical Activity, 28(3), 41–42. https://doi.org/10.55225/hppa.596

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