[Sports and heat stroke]

Nihon Rinsho. 2012 Jun;70(6):986-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We described Characteristic of the heat stroke in the sports activity in Japan. It was common in teenage men, and 15 years old had a peak with a man, the woman. Most patients did not need specific treatment. Many happened from the end of July on the outdoors around 3:00 p.m. in mid-August. There are many in order of baseball, football, tennis, and a basketball. Running and cycling had high severity of illness. Probably, grasp of an environmental condition, suitable sportswear, suitable hydration, and condition management are the best things as preventive measures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Heat Stroke / etiology*
  • Heat Stroke / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sports*