For all of the lovely poetry and lyrical sentiment spun from the experience of the warmest days of summer, such days also convey a more down-to-earth message. The summer heat is potentially dangerous, especially to those who must work in it. Heatstroke is the most serious consequence of exposure to intense heat. It is characterized by collapse, high fever, and sometimes convulsions. The warning signs of heat stress, which can lead to heatstroke, include nausea, dizziness, and clammy skin. Heat stress, also known as heat exhaustion, is caused by excessive loss of water and salts from the body. The old notion that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies. An extra moment taken to consider actions prevents many undesired outcomes under the summer sun.
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