Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion

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Exercising In Extreme Heat Causes Serious Illness And Death, CDC - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges athletes to take special precautions in hot weather as exercising in extreme heat can make people dehydrated, and get heat-related illness like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, sometimes with fatal consequences. For high school athletes, heat illness during practice or competition is a leading cause of death and disability, yet it is preventable. The CDC estimates that some 7.5 million American students participate in high school sport” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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‪Diff. between heat exhaustion, stroke‬‏ - YouTube

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Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes

health.yahoo.net — “SATURDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Eager young athletes will be taking to sports fields for practices and games this summer and they need to be protected from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, a doctor warns.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn

health.yahoo.net — “THURSDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, increases with age, experts at the U.S. National Institute on Aging warn.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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Extreme Heat

mass.gov — “In normal weather, the body's internal thermostat produces perspiration that evaporates and cools the body. However, in extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.” View full resource at mass.gov

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Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)

wellnesscenter.meridianhealth.com — “Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also produce more heat with activity and sweat less.” View full resource at wellnesscenter.meridianhealth.com

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Dealing with heat-related illness | Active.com

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