Citation

Hoshi A, Inaba Y. Global environmental research-English edition 2007; 11(1): 45-50.

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(Copyright © 2007)

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Abstract

Recently, the incidence and mortality rates from heat disorders have been increasing in Japan. Long ago, heat disorders previously occurred most often at work, such as in mines. Although the incidence is relatively low, occurrence of heat disorders during sports activities is showing an increase. Heat disorders can be prevented by appropriately controlling exercise, resting, and drinking water with salt, based on a full understanding of environmental conditions. Accordingly, in Japan, criteria based on meteorological conditions during sports activities and at work are being used to prevent heat disorders. The Japan Sports Association proposes "exercise guidelines for preventing heat disorders," while the Japan Society for Occupational Health recommends using "occupational exposure limits for heat stress." Recently, as public interest in heat disorders has surged as global warming increases and urban heat islands become more pronounced, the ability to predict heat disorders occurring in daily life activities is becoming a popular media topic. However, the guidelines and prediction models for heat disorders used now need further development. We anticipate the development of more accurate, user-friendly guidelines and prediction models for heat disorders in daily life activities. KW: Hyperthermia in automobiles

Language: en