What Is Heat Stroke?
2. Who Is Most at Risk for Heat Stoke?
As with many medical conditions, the people most at risk for experiencing heat stroke are very young children and older individuals. Anyone who has pre-existing medical conditions or is in a weakened state for any reason may also need to use extra caution to stay safe in hot weather. If you are a parent, you should be vigilant of your children in hot weather to make sure they are not showing signs of overheating.
While the people listed above may have the highest chance of developing heat stroke, it can happen to anyone. No matter how healthy you are or how much time you regularly spend in hot climates, you should use caution and make keeping yourself and others safe a priority. It is worth noting that animals can also be victims of heat stroke. You should use similar precautions with pets as you would with any friends or family members you are responsible for.
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