Increasing Temperatures Cause Heat Related Health Problems.

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Increasing Temperatures Cause Heat Related Health Problems

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REDUCES EVAPORATION OF PRESPIRATION

Handling Heat Age Weight Fitness Medical Condition Diet

GET MEDICAL ATTENTION

Not Carbonated or caffeine

TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY LACK OF AIR MOVEMENT 0F SURROUNDINGS CLOTHING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Signs of You are TIRED IRRITABLE INATTENATIME and have MUSCLE CRAMPS NOW MOVE MOVE ON!

AVOIDING GOOD NUTRITION BE HEAT ACCLIMATED DRINK FLUIDS

INABILITY TO SWEAT CAN’T TOLERATE HEAT

TREATMENT of Cleanse the area thoroughly Use Calamine or soothing lotion PLEASE !

LACK OF WATER HARD PHYSICAL LABOR DRINK WATER EVERY 15 TO 20 MINUTES

A COOL ENVIRONMENT FIRST AID REST PLENTY OF WATER Sports Drinks

Profuse Sweating Pale skin Thirst Rapid Pulse Headache Weakness Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Unconsciousness

FAILS TO REPLACE LIQUIDS FAILS TO REPLACE SALT Plenty of Water Rest in a Cool Place Aaah!

Soak in Cool Water FIRST AID Lower the Body Temperature Call 911 Cool

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