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Heat illness. I. Epidemiology.

F P Ellis

    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This review examines heat illness epidemiology across military, industrial, and civilian populations. It discusses classification, definitions, and impacts on different groups, highlighting historical context.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Historically, heat illness epidemiology data primarily originated from military and industrial sectors.
    • Information on civilian heat illness was less comprehensive until recently.
    • Diverse sources including armed forces, mining corporations, and oil tankers provide valuable insights.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and discuss the epidemiology of heat illness.
    • To examine the classification and terminology of heat illness.
    • To analyze the effects of heat illness on various populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of data from British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Indian Armed Forces, U.S. Army, and forces in Arab-Israeli wars.
    • Analysis of records from South African gold mining corporations and Persian Gulf oil tankers.

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  • Inclusion of data from civilian communities, primarily in the U.S.A.

    • Main Results:

    • Discussion of heat illness classification and definitions.
    • Examination of effects on both acclimatized and non-acclimatized personnel.
    • Identification of high-risk civilian groups, including the elderly and very young.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a historical overview of heat illness classification up to 1967.
    • Understanding heat illness requires considering military, industrial, and civilian contexts.
    • Effective management necessitates clear definitions and awareness of at-risk populations.