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Follow the links in the list below to find information on the health effects of heat, including heat exhaustion.
For information on burns, go to the specific HealthInsite topic page on Burns and Scalds below.
Updated October 2007
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Health impacts of wood smoke
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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Wood smoke contains fine particles which are breathed into the lungs. They irritate the bronchial tubes and affect those with pre-existing lung disease, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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May 2008
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Heat stress and sport - reducing the risks
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Better Health Channel
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Heat stress occurs when sweat can't evaporate fast enough to keep the body sufficiently cool. Symptoms include muscle cramps and headache. You can prevent heat stress during sport by drinking plenty of fluids, taking frequent rest breaks and avoiding exercise during the hottest part of the day.
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Mar 2008
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Woodsmoke - the burning issues
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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| Description: |
Wood-burning heaters are often admired for the ambience they add. However, smoke from woodheaters can be a major source of air pollution in many parts of Australia and is a real and significant health hazard.
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Mar 2008
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Media release. Take the heat out of exercise
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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A guide for school teachers, children, parents and all sports people on how to play sport and exercise safely in hot weather will be distributed to all Australian schools this month.
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Feb 2008
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Babies in hot weather
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The hot weather can be a time of risk for babies because they are easily affected by the heat. It is important to keep them from getting overheated. Babies can get stressed by the heat and need extra care in very hot weather.
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Aug 2007
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Child safety - hot weather
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Better Health Channel
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Babies and young children should be watched carefully during hot weather. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiration. This loss of fluid can lead to dehydration, which is dangerous. They need to drink regularly, wear light clothing and be kept cool.
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Jul 2007
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Gas heating - health and safety issues
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Gas heaters need to be looked after. An unsafe heater can cause a house fire or pollute your home with dangerous fumes. If you service your heater regularly and use it correctly, it will be safe and economical to run.
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May 2007
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Ecstasy: effects on the body
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myDr
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| Description: |
Because ecstasy is commonly taken during dance or rave parties, the stimulant effects are likely to increase.
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Sep 2006
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Heat rash or prickly heat
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myDr
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| Description: |
Prickly heat or heat rash is a harmless but very itchy skin rash with small red spots all over the affected areas.
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Aug 2006
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Staying safe in the car
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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| Description: |
Car accidents are the greatest risk children face, and there are a number of things parents can do to help protect children in and around cars. Practical tips on using restraints, and keeping children cool in hot cars.
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Aug 2006
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Muscle aches and pains: treatments
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myDr
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| Description: |
Anti-inflammatory medications can help in the treatment of muscular aches and pains by reducing inflammation, while heat rubs can help to over-ride the sensation of pain.
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Jun 2006
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Heat and infertility
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
A cooler temperature in the testis is necessary for sperm production. High levels of heat can reduce sperm production.
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| Date: |
Dec 2005
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| Title: |
Heat-related illnesses
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myDr
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| Description: |
Common symptoms of heat illnesses, such as sunstroke and heatstroke, are headaches, dizziness, muscle weakness or muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting.
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| Date: |
Aug 2005
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When it is hot at work
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Outlines how our bodies deal with heat and what is needed for our bodies to maintain correct body temperature. Identifies how heat illness can be prevented?
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Jun 1995
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