Saint Lucians on heat stroke alert as drought conditions persist
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health has put the public on alert for increased risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses in light of the continuing drought conditions affecting the island.
Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a severe illness caused by the body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged physical exertion in high temperatures.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Sharon Belmar-George noted that people engaged in strenuous activities, the very young, the very old, people who are ill or have underlying diseases such as heart disease or high blood pressure were most at risk of suffering from heat stroke.
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