Just Chill: How To Prevent Dying From Heat Stroke
- 3 years ago
Science Magazine reports increased heat exposure is poised to impact the health of more than 4 billion people by 2100.
Prolonged heat exposure can lead to everything from kidney problems to brain damage and organ failure, but a few simple steps can lower the risk.
Heatstroke sets in when the body reaches about three degrees higher than the average temperature. Sweating leads to dangerous hydration.
So, drink water beyond the point of thirst and immerse your body in water--or at least splash cold water on the skin.
If you have to work outdoors, let yourself adapt gradually to the heat by limiting yourself to two hours a day for about a week.
Prolonged heat exposure can lead to everything from kidney problems to brain damage and organ failure, but a few simple steps can lower the risk.
Heatstroke sets in when the body reaches about three degrees higher than the average temperature. Sweating leads to dangerous hydration.
So, drink water beyond the point of thirst and immerse your body in water--or at least splash cold water on the skin.
If you have to work outdoors, let yourself adapt gradually to the heat by limiting yourself to two hours a day for about a week.