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A Preclinical Model of Exertional Heat Stroke in Mice
Published on: July 1, 2021
[Sports and heat stroke]
Itsuki Yuzawa1, Yasufumi Miyake, Tohru Aruga
1Terada Hospital Orthopedic Surgery.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|June 14, 2012
Summary
Heat stroke in sports is most common in teenage males during hot, humid weather, often in the afternoon. Preventive measures include environmental awareness, proper hydration, and appropriate gear.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
Context:
- Heat stroke is a serious risk during sports activities, particularly in Japan's summer climate.
- Understanding the specific characteristics of heat stroke in athletes is crucial for prevention and management.
Purpose:
- To describe the epidemiological characteristics of heat stroke in sports participants in Japan.
- To identify high-risk groups, activities, and environmental conditions associated with heat stroke.
Summary:
- Heat stroke predominantly affects teenage males, with a peak incidence around age 15.
- Incidents frequently occur in late July and mid-August, typically in the afternoon (around 3:00 PM) during outdoor sports like baseball, football, tennis, and basketball.
- Running and cycling were associated with higher illness severity.
- Most cases required minimal specific treatment.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies, including environmental monitoring, appropriate sportswear, adequate hydration, and conditioning management.
- Informing public health guidelines and sports safety protocols to reduce heat stroke incidence and severity in athletes.
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