Heat Stress
中暑
The most common health problem linked to hot weather is heat stress.
高温天气下身体最容易出现中暑。
The causes of heat stress include wearing heavy clothing, physical work or exercise, hot weather and high humidity.
中暑的原因主要有:穿着厚衣服,从事体力劳动或运动,温度高且湿度大。
If several of these conditions are present at the same time, a person's body temperature may rise above safe levels.
如果上述情况同时出现,那一个人的体温也许会超出安全水平。
Most people suffer only muscle pain because of heat stress.
大多数中暑的人都会肌肉疼痛。
The pain is a warning that the body is becoming too hot.
肌肉疼痛说明身体温度过高。
Doctors say those suffering muscle pain should stop all activity and rest in a cool place.
医生建议当出现这种疼痛时,最好停止活动,并到凉爽的地方休息,
Doctors say not to return to physical activity for a few hours because serious conditions could develop.
医生建议几小时内不要重返工作岗位,否则情况将加重。
Some people face an increased danger from heat stress.
而有些人面对源于中暑的更危险情况。
They may have a weak or damaged heart, high blood pressure or other problems of the blood system.
此外,有些中暑的人可能出现心脏衰竭或受损,高血压或其他血液系统的问题。
Severe heat is also dangerous for people who weigh too much and have too much body fat, and for people who drink alcohol.
炎热对于肥胖者和喝酒的人来说也有很高的危险性。