Behavioral and Environmental Factors Contributing to Heat-Related Illnesses Among Travelers DOI
Sasmita Bal, Jayashree Nayak, Sabyasachi Aich

et al.

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 451 - 460

Published: March 28, 2025

Travelers of tropical or subtropical regions in particular are at higher risk developing heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the body temperature reaches high levels and can cause damage to nervous system. There many factors that contribute risk. Internal include age, previous medical treatment, dehydration, physical fatigue, use certain medications. On other hand, ambient temperature, humidity, prolonged sun exposure, wearing inappropriate clothing, engaging strenuous activities, inadequate rest time, lack cooling mechanisms, high-pressure relationships important make it difficult survive temperatures. When occurs, immediate measures should be taken, then attention sought ensure appropriate treatment. The findings highlight serious effects clothing choices, intense exercise hot weather.

Language: Английский

Preparing nurses to meet the challenges of the anthropocene DOI

Lynette Apen

Teaching and learning in nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Fostering planetary empathy: A call to action for healthcare professionals DOI

Rick García

Teaching and learning in nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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0

Behavioral and Environmental Factors Contributing to Heat-Related Illnesses Among Travelers DOI
Sasmita Bal, Jayashree Nayak, Sabyasachi Aich

et al.

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 451 - 460

Published: March 28, 2025

Travelers of tropical or subtropical regions in particular are at higher risk developing heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the body temperature reaches high levels and can cause damage to nervous system. There many factors that contribute risk. Internal include age, previous medical treatment, dehydration, physical fatigue, use certain medications. On other hand, ambient temperature, humidity, prolonged sun exposure, wearing inappropriate clothing, engaging strenuous activities, inadequate rest time, lack cooling mechanisms, high-pressure relationships important make it difficult survive temperatures. When occurs, immediate measures should be taken, then attention sought ensure appropriate treatment. The findings highlight serious effects clothing choices, intense exercise hot weather.

Language: Английский

Citations

0