= iv) rg [3 a a cd my a 5 Rs re Have you ever experienced conditions of extreme heat or cold? A healthy human body has a temperature of about 37° Celsius. When the body temperature falls lower than 35°C as a result of extreme cold, or rises higher than 37.7°C. due to extreme heat, dangerous conditions can result. ‘The main dangers of extreme cold are hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia can result from prolonged exposure t0 cold air, icy wind, cold water or rain, It develops when the body loses heat and the body’s temperature falls far below normal, berween 35°C and 32°C. Hypothermia causes symptoms such as shivering, stiff and clumsy fingers, slurred. speech and erratic or confused behavior If the body's temperature falls below 32°C, heart rate, blood flow and breathing slow down until the person becomes unconscious. Frostbite occurs when the skin becomes 50 Z| cold that it actually freezes. Hands, feet, noses, lips and ears are especially vulnerable to frostbite, In cases of frostbite, affected areas become white and cold and may even ‘turn black. In severe cases, the affected area may need to be removed, Preventing Frostbite and Hypothermia 2 Check the weather. When extreme rain, high winds or drops in temperature are forecast, stay inside if possible. 'k Wear the right clothes. Dress in layers and add layers as necessary, Choose waterproof and windproof items as needed and use ‘materials that take moisture away from the body. This wil keep you dry and help keep the core of your body warm. 4 Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke eae Avoid vigorous exercise on very hot days. jatar dupes 3 Wear a wide-brimmed sun hat, and loose, era wie light-coloured clothing that covers the arms the body becomes too and legs. hot, heat exhaustion _->4€Drink plenty of water and avoid carbonated cad tmackocr or caffeinated drinks. develop. In very high temperatures, the body may not be able to sweat fast enough to keep co0l. If the body’s temperature rises above 37.7°C, headaches, vomiting and confusion could occur. This is heat exhaustion. Heatstroke is far more serious than heat exhaustion. It occurs when the body's cooling system is so overworked it breaks down completely. Sweating stops entirely and as a consequence, body temperature rises rapidly to the dangerous temperature of 40.5°C or above. ‘The good news is that these frightening and even fatal situations are all preventable. Proper clothing, hydration and common sense all play a crucial role. Smart planning and adequate preparation will keep you safe and healthy in any of these extreme conditions.