Heatwave ACTION GUIDE In extreme heat, your body is unable to cool itself adequately through sweating, which can lead to heat-related illness. BE PREPARED

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Date: 2014-09-25 00:20:23 Electrolyte disturbances Emergency medicine Heat illness Heat wave Body water Heat cramps Cramp Dehydration Perspiration Medicine Health Biology		Heatwave ACTION GUIDE In extreme heat, your body is unable to cool itself adequately through sweating, which can lead to heat-related illness. BE PREPARED Add to Reading List Source URL: www.em.gov.au Download Document from Source Website File Size: 38,50 KB Share Document on Facebook

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