White Paint Keeps House Cool

A booklet issued by the UK Department of Health says that in extremely hot weather home owners can keep cool if they paint their house white.

"If we had a period of sustained hot weather, and there is nothing to say that we won't have a period of hot weather that could be worse than in 2003, we could see a similar number of mortalities," said Patrick Sachon, health service development manager at the Met Office.

Heat Stroke - Causes - Symptoms - Treatment - FAQs
Heat stroke is caused when body temperature or hyperthermia exceeds 40.6°C or 105.1°F. Heat stroke can be triggered due to overwork during summer months and lack of perspiration.

This summer the Met has forecasted high temperatures leading people to believe that the summer of 2003 could very well be repeated when 2,000 people died from heat stroke as temperatures hit 38C (100F).

The new heatwave plan also suggests that people vulnerable to heat avoid going into the sun between 11am and 3pm. Homeowners are asked to plant more trees for natural shade and are also advised to paint their homes white, which could cost them an additional £3,750.

Kids Need Fluids During Summer To Avoid Dehydration, Heat Stroke
As spring turns to summer, young athletes carry higher risk than adults for dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Heat Stroke Deaths Undergo Meta-analysis
A study posted online suggest that individuals who suffer from heat stroke are likely to die after hospitalization if they are on the low blood pressure medication or are living in the nursing home

Keep a Cool Head on Hot, Humid Days to Avoid Heat Stroke
The Pennsylvania Medical Society encourages young and old alike to stay cool and enjoy the dog days of summer in good health.