HEAT RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS
Heat Stroke - is a severe medical emergency which could result in death.
- Heat stroke results when the body's core temperature gets too high and the body is no longer able to cool itself.
- An individual suffering from heat stroke will have hot and dry skin, their pulse will be high and their blood pressure will fall.
- This condition must be treated by immediately cooling the victim's body with water or wrapping them in cool wet sheets. Immediately seek medical attention.