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Burns can be caused by dry heat(like fire), wet heat(such as steam or hot liquids), radiation, friction, heated objects, the sun, electricity, or chemicals.Thermal burns are the most common type. Thermal burns occur when hot metals, scalding liqui...
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Detailed information on heat-related illnesses Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Children adjust more slowly than adults do to changes in environmental heat. They also produce more heat with activity than adults, and sweat less. Sweating is one of the body's normal cooling mechanisms. Children often do not think to rest when having fun and may not drink enough fluids when playing, exercising, or participating in sports.
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Even if you're fairly well conditioned, overdoing it may lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heatstroke, causing the body to lose its ability to sweat.
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The four most common heat-related emergencies are cramps, fainting, exhaustion, and heat strokes. These illnesses occur when the body can no longer cool itself properly.
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