One of the biggest health concerns with hot weather is the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Heatstroke, also known as sunstroke, is a severe medical condition that occurs when the human body's internal temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). If not treated immediately, heatstroke can lead to organ failure and brain damage, and can even be life-threatening.
If you or another person is experiencing heatstroke symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, high body temperature, dehydration or nausea, here are a few steps to bring down your body temperature while waiting for emergency medical aid.
A car left out in the sun on a 32C (90F) day for more than an hour can reach temperatures of nearly double that. The top half of a car's passenger compartment is mostly glass, which lets
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