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How Much Do You Know About Staying Safe in the Summer Heat?

Aaron Kassraie,

AARP

En español

Published April 10, 2023

9 Questions

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How Much Do You Know About Staying Safe in the Summer Heat?

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 "question" : "True or false? Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, which can cause long-term organ damage or death if untreated.\n",
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 "explanation" : "Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include dizziness, fatigue and a weak, rapid pulse.\n",
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 "question" : "Which of the following is the primary reason sweating helps humans cool down?\n",
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 "answer" : "The sweat itself is cold and cools the body.",
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 "answer" : "Sweating removes heat from the body through the skin.",
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 "answer" : "Sweating helps the body produce energy to cool down.",
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 "explanation" : "Sweat helps cool down the body by removing heat through evaporation.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? Older adults have a harder time staying hydrated due to a decreased sense of thirst that occurs with age.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "It’s important to start drinking water before you feel thirsty.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? Experts agree that extreme heat becomes dangerous at a specific temperature.\n",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "It varies depending on an individual’s acclimation to heat and other factors, and humidity can play a role.\n",
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 "question" : "Which of the following can make people more susceptible to heat-related illnesses?\n",
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 "answer" : "Regular exercise habits",
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 "answer" : "A diet high in fruits and vegetables",
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 "answer" : "Health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure",
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 "answer" : "Living in a cool climate",
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 "explanation" : "Certain health conditions can make it more difficult for the body to regulate its temperature, and some medications have an impact.\n",
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 "question" : "What type of clothing should you wear to prevent heat rash?\n",
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 "answer" : "Heavy, dark clothing",
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 "answer" : "Tight-fitting clothing made of polyester",
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 "answer" : "Light-colored, loose clothing made of breathable fabrics",
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 "answer" : "Clothing made of wool or silk",
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 "explanation" : "Light-colored, loose clothing made of breathable fabrics such as cotton and linen can help prevent heat rash.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? When swimmers cool off in a pool, red eyes and a strong “chlorine” smell mean the pool is especially clean.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "The smell is a result of a chloramine, a chemical by-product of the reaction between chlorine and bodily fluids.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? You only need to rinse off&nbsp;before&nbsp;getting in the pool.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "You should also shower with soap and water&nbsp;after&nbsp;swimming to kill any germs that may be clinging to your skin.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? Water vapor from sitting in or near a hot tub is a potential health risk.\n",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "Contaminated vapor presents a potential risk of Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac fever.\n",
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Aaron Kassraie writes about issues important to military veterans and their families for AARP. He also serves as a general assignment reporter. Kassraie previously covered U.S. foreign policy as a correspondent for the Kuwait News Agency’s Washington bureau and worked in news gathering for USA Today and Al Jazeera English. 