Human health and physical activity during heat exposure / Yuri Hosokawa, editor.
This book provides fundamental concepts in human thermal physiology and their applications in general public, occupational, military, and athletics settings from the biometeorological perspective. The book includes a section on human physiology, epidemiology and special considerations in aforementio...
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2018.
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Table of Contents:
- Intro; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1: Climate Change and Increasing Risk of Extreme Heat; Introduction; Extreme Heat as a Meteorological Phenomenon; The Anatomy of a Heat Wave; Weather and Climate Extremes, Variability, and Change; Weather and Climate Modeling and Prediction; Model Improvement and Assessment; Looking Forward; References; Chapter 2: Human Physiology in the Heat; Introduction; Human Heat Balance; Metabolic Heat Production; Combined Heat Loss; Body Heat Storage; Compensable and Uncompensable Heat Stress; Heat Acclimatization; Cardiovascular Changes.
- Thermoregulatory ChangesBenefits of Heat Acclimatization Beyond Heat Stress; Heat Acclimatization Protocols; Exertional Heat Illnesses; Minor Heat Illnesses; Heat Cramps or Exercise-Induced Muscle Cramps; Heat Syncope; Heat Exhaustion; Exertional Heat Stroke; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Heat Exposure and the General Public: Heath Impacts, Risk Communication, and Mitigation Measures; Introduction; Heat Exposure and Health; Heat-Health Warning Systems; Theoretical Frameworks and Novel Methods for Future Research; Conclusions; References.
- Chapter 4: Heat Exposure and Impact on Occupational SettingsIntroduction; Heat as a Population-Based Risk Factor; Heat as an Occupational Risk Factor; Temperature and Humidity; Direct Sun Exposure; Indoor Radiant Heat Sources and Limited Air Movement; Hydration; Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing; Reproductive Effects; Acclimatization and Lack of Exposure; Age; Epidemic Case Study; Activity Modification Guidelines; Heat-Related Illness Prevention Program; Summary; References; Chapter 5: Exertional Heat Illness in the Military: Risk Mitigation; Introduction; Common Scenarios of EHI.
- Epidemiology of EHISickle Cell Trait; Medications and Non-prescription Drugs; Risk Mitigation and Activity Modification Guidelines; Identify the Hazards; Assess the Hazards; Develop Controls and Make Risk Decisions; Implement Controls; Supervise and Evaluate; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Heat Risks in Athletics; Introduction; Scenario of Heat Risks; Heat Injury Epidemiology; Activity Modification Guidelines in Athletics; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Behavioral and Technological Adaptation; Introduction; Hydration; Body Water.
- Electrolyte/Carbohydrate Regulation and Control of HydrationPhysiological Consequences of Dehydration and a Poor Hydration Strategy; Origin and Control of Core Body Temperature; Work to Rest Ratio; Cooling Strategies and Devices; Physiological Monitoring Systems; References; Chapter 8: A Road Map for Interdisciplinary Collaborations; Introduction; Review of Organizations; How Can We Improve Collaboration?; Framework for Success/Conclusion; References; Index.