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Heat stroke: a review

S Shibolet, M C Lancaster, Y Danon

    Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Heat stroke, a dangerous rise in body temperature, affects unacclimatized individuals in hot climates, deserts, and urban heat waves. This review covers key literature on heat stroke risks and environments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Medicine
    • Physiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Heat stroke is a severe hyperthermia condition.
    • It disproportionately affects unacclimatized populations.
    • Prevalence is high in hot climates and arid zones.

    Observation:

    • Historical accounts detail heat stroke fatalities in deserts.
    • Urban heat waves pose significant risks to city dwellers.
    • Industrial settings with high temperatures are also hazardous environments.

    Findings:

    • Extreme body temperature elevation defines heat stroke.
    • Lack of acclimatization is a critical risk factor.
    • Environmental heat exposure is the primary cause.

    Implications:

    • Understanding heat stroke is vital for public health.
    • Preventive measures are crucial in vulnerable populations.
    • Further research can mitigate heat-related illnesses.