Farmer, Sam,

Heat Shields. Sam Farmer. - Los Angeles Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 19, Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Heat Shields, Aug. 23, 2003; pp. D1+.

"Two years after the death of Minnesota Viking tackle Korey Stringer--the only known heat-stroke fatality in NFL history--the football world has sharpened its focus on how to monitor players and how far to push them when temperatures soar." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article examines the steps being taken by NFL coaches and players to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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National Football League


Body temperature
College sports
Football injuries
Football players
Heat--Physiological effect
Heat exhaustion
Heatstroke

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