Surviving the Heat : Effects of High Temperature on Health
Introduction: Hot weather / external environmental heat has significant impact on our health in the form of conditions like heat exhaustion, heatstroke, affect mental health, increasing irritability and difficulties with concentration. However, prolonged exposure to high heat conditions can strain the cardiovascular system, potentially increasing the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, asthma and strokes. Key facts about effects of heat stress as per World Health Organization (WHO) from 2000 – 2021 published on 28 May 2024 : · Heat is an important environmental and occupational health hazard. Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying illnesses including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, asthma, and can increase the risk of accidents and transmission of some infectious diseases. · The number of people exposed to extreme heat is growing expone...