Sunday, June 15, 2008

Day 86

The summer heat has arrived early we hit 109 today, my hometown Yuma hit 115 degrees. Outdoor activities need to be taken more seriously as dehydration can be more common. Other heat related illnesses that can occur are: heat syncope, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Fluid requirements for men in order to maintain healthy fluid balance is 3.7 liters as total beverages, which includes drinking water. For women it is 2.7 liters as total beverages, which includes drinking water.

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