How do people die in Heat Waves?
In extreme heat the body can have several kinds of reactions: * heat cramps: muscular pains and spasms due to exertion. These cramps are often the first signal that the body is having trouble with the heat. * heat exhaustion: a form of mild shock resulting from the loss of body fluids through excessive sweating. Increased blood flow to the skin decreases blood flow to the vital organs. Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating; skin that is flushed, pale, cool or moist; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness and exhaustion. If not treated, the body temperature will rise and the victim may suffer heat stroke. * heat stroke: the breakdown of the body’s temperature control system, which produces sweat to cool the body. Heat stroke (also called sunstroke) is life-threatening. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result. The signs of heat stroke are hot, red s
