Exposing the body to extreme heat can push it beyond its normal conditions and can result to death. Normally, when the human body is exposed to high temperature, it automatically perspires and cools down by on its own. But when subject to extreme heat and high humidity, the human body finds it hard to react normally thus leading to extreme reactions and sometimes death. This is common in old and young people, as well as sickly and overweight people. Men sweat more than women. That is why they are more prone to effects of extreme heat because when exposed to this condition they perspire heavily and becomes dehydrated. Prolong exposure to extreme will lead critical physical reaction and sometimes death. There are studies that show that a rise in the number of heat-related illnesses takes place when the atmosphere is extremely hot for a long period of time. To avoid harmful effects of extreme heat, one must have the knowledge about what it’s all about and how to protect one’s self.
