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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The primary prevention strategies for both classic and exertional heat stroke include acclimatization to the heat, appropriate scheduling of outdoor activities, staying well hydrated, minimizing physical activity, spending more time indoors and increasing consumption of salty foods.

Primary Prevention

The primary prevention strategies for both classic and exertional heat stroke include:

• Acclimatization to the heat
• Appropriate scheduling of outdoor activities
  • Plan activities at relatively less hot hours of the day
  • If necessary, minimize the time of activities during hot hours
• Stay well hydrated
• Minimizing physical activity
• Spend more time indoors
• Increase consumption of salty foods