Heat Illnesses

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Heat Illnesses

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1. Heat Stroke
2. Heat Exhaustion
3. Heat Cramps
4. Sunburn
5. Heat Rash

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People at risk for ALL heat-related illnesses

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1. Infants and children up to four years
2. People 65+
3. People who are overweight
4. People who over-exercise
5. People who are ill or take certain medications

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Warning Signs:
HEAT EXHUASTION

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Paleness, muscle cramps, weaknesses, headache, fainting, heavy sweating, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, weak or rapid pulse

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Heat Exhaustion

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Mlder than heat stroke and usually occurs after several days of exposure to high temperatures or dehydration

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Warning Signs:
HEAT STROKE

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Hot/dry/red skin, no sweating, dialated pupils, loss of consciousness, nausea, very high temperature, rapid heart beat, confusion, throbbing headache, dizziness

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Heat Stroke

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Happens when the body is not able to control its temperature; can be fatal if not treated

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Heat Rash

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A skin irritation caused by too much sweating during hot, humid weather

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Heat Cramps

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Muscle pains or spasms which usually happen in the abdomen, arms or legs, and during heavy activity due to low sodium levels in the muscles

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Sunburn

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Occurs when the sun's harmful rays damage the surface of the skin