Citation

Miyake Y. Nippon Rinsho 2012; 70(6): 997-1004.

Affiliation

Emergency & Critical Care Medical Center, Showa University Hospital.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Nippon Rinsho)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22690607

Abstract

This report shows characteristics of non-exertional heat-related illness in Japan. The findings are similar to those of previous reports in heatwaves of Europe and The United States. Eldery people with pre-existing diseases, homeless, living alone, poverty are independent risk factors of heatstoke and are strongly associated with severity and mortality.

Language: ja