Definition
During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough and your temperature can rise and cause heat illnesses like heat exhaustion.
Topic Overview
Heat Illness
During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough and your temperature can rise and cause heat illnesses like heat exhaustion.
Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.
Concept record
- Heat Illness
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- Educational Resource
- Topic Overview
- Heat exhaustion, Heat stroke, Sunstroke
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