Heat stress .. This is what struck the two children, `Wael and Jawaher`, and they lost consciousness and awareness

Weather of Arabia - Sinan Khalaf - After the unfortunate clip that was circulated to the children "Wael and Jawaher" and the poor health condition that they appeared during the passage, we had to clarify that these symptoms are directly related to the severity of the heat and the high temperature rise at noon inside the closed vehicle that The two children were found inside, which are symptoms of what is known as heat exhaustion or heat stress.

What is thermal stress?

Heat stress is a state of disease that results from direct and long exposure to sunlight and high temperatures, leads to fatigue, fatigue, and severe, and is sometimes life-threatening.

What are the symptoms of heat stress?

• Feeling light and dizzy
• Excessive sweating
• Skin is cold, pale and moisturized
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fast and weak pulse
• Muscle cramps

The next design highlights the most prominent symptoms of heat stroke and heat stress

The elderly and children are the most affected by heat stress

Children under 4 years of age, and adults over 65 years of age, are more likely to experience heat stress. For children, the body’s ability to regulate its temperature is not yet fully developed, but for older people it may decrease due to disease, medications, or other factors.