Heatwave Deaths In India: The heatwave that has gripped a large part of the country has proved to be fatal. According to the Health Ministry, 143 people died between March 1 and June 20 due to heatwave and about 41789 people have suffered from suspected heat stroke. The number of deaths due to heatwave is likely to be higher as the data compiled by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) under the National Heat Related Illness and Death Surveillance does not include updated information provided by the states. 14…
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summer health tips heat wave can cause brain stroke know symptoms and prevention
Brain Stroke : The scorching heat has worsened the situation. Going out in the scorching sun can cause heat stroke, which can even lead to death. Staying in the scorching heat for a long time increases the body temperature. When the body temperature rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or more due to staying in the sun, it is called heat stroke. This can even cause brain stroke. A study conducted in Sweden in 2021 revealed that the number of deaths due to stroke has now increased to 50-60 percent, which…
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