How to protect yourself from heatstroke?

What is heatstroke?

It occurs when the body temperature shoots above 40 degrees Celsius that is 105.1 Fahrenheit, as a result of heat exposure

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Health impacts of heatstroke

Failure of intervention to heat exposure can lead to vital organ failure, organ damage, unconsciousness, and death

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Heatstroke symptoms

Vomiting, nausea, slurred speech, weakness, agitation, delirium, combativeness, and hyperthermia behavioral changes are the common symptoms

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People at higher risk of a heatstroke

Elderly people and those on certain medications are more likely to suffer from a heatstroke

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Dos

Wearing loose-fitting, light clothes, wearing brimmed hats and glasses, applying SPF 15, and drinking plenty of fluids can help prevent heatstroke

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Don’ts

Sudden exposure to rising heat, being under the sun for hours, and sitting inside a parked car where temperature increases by 11 degrees can cause heatstroke

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