Human health and physical activity during heat exposure. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Yuri Hosokawa, editor.
• Editors: Hosokawa, Yuri
• 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.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 613.113; Environment; Climatic changes -- Health aspects; Weather -- Health aspects; Human beings -- Effect of climate on; Heat -- Physiological effect; Heat waves (Meteorology) -- Health aspects; Climatic changes; Human physiology; Medicine, Industrial; Politics and war; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference; MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine; Climatic changes -- Health aspects; Heat -- Physiological effect; Human beings -- Effect of climate on; Science -- Global Warming & Climate Change; Medical -- Physiology; Medical -- Occupational & Industrial Medicine; Political Science -- Political Freedom & Security -- International Security; Sports & Recreation -- General; The environment; Physiology; Occupational medicine; Warfare & defence; Sports & outdoor recreation; Science -- Environmental Science; Climate change; Environment; Climate Change; Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts; Human Physiology; Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine; Military and Defence Studies; Sport Science; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319758893; 3319758896
• Related ISBNs: 9783319758886; 3319758888
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 25, 2018).
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