Over the last several years, there has been a considerable rise in the minimum and maximum temperatures of all the regions in India. Previous records of the highest temperature are constantly getting exceeded. Further increases in temperatures due to climate change have also been predicted.

Extreme heat leads to various adverse effects on human health. Let us learn about these.

• How is the human body temperature regulated?
• What is Heat Stress?
• What is the impact of extreme temperature on the human body?
• What level of temperature is the most detrimental to health?
• Who are most susceptible to the health impacts of extreme heat?
• What are the first aid measures for heat-related illnesses? When to seek medical help?
• What precautions are necessary to avoid the impact of extreme temperatures on health?
• What is a heatwave?
• What are Heat islands in urban areas?
• What strategies are implemented at the administrative level to reduce the impact of extreme heat on human health?