{"id":135,"date":"2019-01-23T11:50:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T01:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gregkeilychemist.com.au\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:23:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T06:23:16","slug":"how-to-avoid-heat-stroke-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gregkeilychemist.com.au\/blog\/2019\/01\/23\/how-to-avoid-heat-stroke-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Avoid Heat Stroke In Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer glorious summer — oh, how have we awaited your return!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you fill your head with dreams of lounging in the sand and glistening golden skin, don\u2019t forget that summer is also the season of heat stroke (also known as sunstroke).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not something that you can just ignore, given how high the temperature can go during the Australian summer, especially if you are living on the Gold Coast in South East Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heat Stroke Is A Danger In QLD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Queensland, the average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius, with coastal regions like Cairns experiencing up to 35 degrees or more. Yikes!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So before all the summer holidays commence, learn how to avoid heat stroke to keep yourself and your family healthy this season.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is in more danger from heat stroke?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone, even the healthiest person, can suffer from the effects of excessive heat brought about by the hot season. However, there are groups of people who are at a higher risk of getting heat stroke. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you belong to any of the groups below, then you need to be extra careful this summer:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Elderly people aged 65 years old or more, especially when living alone<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Babies and toddlers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pregnant women<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. People with lung disease, high blood pressure, or a heart condition<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. People taking medication for mental illnesses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. People suffering from obesity or who are overweight<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Athletes and other people doing intense physical activity in the sun<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. People who work outdoors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    How do you get heat stroke and what causes it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Sun stroke is a condition where the body becomes overheated because of prolonged exposure to high temperatures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The most serious case of heat stroke happens when the body temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius or higher.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At this point, the body fails to self-regulate, causing serious illness, organ failure, or even fatality to the person who experiences it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    People with heatstroke can also develop shock or slip into a coma. High body temperature can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n