Please click the 'back to first page' link below. The road to heatstroke is a slippery slope, in which one fails to sweat even though body temperature is rising. With the body's normal control mechanism failing to dissipate the heat, body temperature increases further still. Other signs include rapid pulse and heartbeat, dilated pupils, rapid and shallow breathing, either elevated or lowered blood pressure and unconsciousness. But victims may not know they are in danger until it's too late.
Extreme cases can result in brain damage or death.
Take our quick profile to find out if you are at risk during times of intense heat and high humidity. Add whatever conditional statements are needed.