HEAT RELATED ILLNESS/WHO IS MOST AT-RISK?

High heat can put not only put plants and animals at health risks - it can also put humans at risk of Heat-Related Illnesses such as:

Heat Rash, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

Some people have their favorite seasons 

and activities that can come along with it.

This year summer "officially" begins June 20, 2025. 

In our area in the USA it already feels like summer with 

temperatures climbing above 100 degrees f. 

WHO IS MOST AT RISK? :

INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN:  Their bodies are less able to adapt to heat.

OLDER ADULTS (over 65):  Have reduced sweating ability and struggle to cool themselves.

THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT: Their bodies work harder to cool both cool themselves and the fetus. 

PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS:  Especially those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, kidney problems, and mental health conditions.

PEOPLE TAKING CERTAIN MEDICATIONS:(e.g., antidepressants) can interfere with the body's ability to regulate temperature.

OUTDOOR WORKERS AND ATHLETES:  Due to prolonged exposure and strenuous activity in the heat.

ECONOMICALLY DISAVANTAGED AND SOCIALLY ISOLATED INDIVIDUALS:

May have limited access to cooling or resources.

 SOURCE OF ARTICLE generated from Gemini.  Question asked "What should humans be aware of in temperatures over 100degrees f."

Links to more on this topic of Heat Related Illnesses:

Heat Related Illnesses and Their Symptoms:

https://guestandgardening.blogspot.com/2025/06/blog-post.html

Heat Related Illnesses Prevention and Safety Tips:

https://guestandgardening.blogspot.com/2025/06/prevention-and-safety-tips-during-high.html

Article and picture by Nell Sapp