Carian mengenai topik heat-stroke

Heat stroke can happen during exercise like running, but it varies based on the individual's fitness level, says Dr. Nik Mohd Noor.

The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.

Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.

Millions face heat stroke risk as Haj coincides with Mecca's hottest month.

Over 5,000 cases of heatstroke were detected in the central state of Madhya Pradesh alone.

Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.

Among the most severe cases of heatstroke are increased body temperature, dizziness or headaches, nausea, and extreme fatigue.

Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.

According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.

The study found that Mediterranean countries Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain saw the highest death rate according to population size.

Nearly all the deaths were attributed to heat stroke, with a handful from dehydration.

The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.

Heat stroke can also prove fatal as well as cause damage to the internal organs of animals if not treated immediately.

16 other people found inside the trailer were transported to the hospital for heat stroke and exhaustion, including four minors.

In view of the rising temperature and warmer weather, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised the public to take precautionary measures to avoid heat stroke.