heat stress

heat stress
the complications seen when persons undergo muscular exertion in conditions of excessive heat, such as when sweating does not cool off the body enough, or when heavy sweating depletes the body's supply of fluids and electrolytes. It may lead to heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and other conditions.

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