Journal of Applied Physiology

Abstract

and calisthenics (20.4%).Although the majority of patients visiting the ED for heat illness were discharged (91.9%), 7.1% were either hospitalized or transferred to higher care, with hospitalization being most common among males and patients aged more than 55 years.Heat illness is a recognized threat to persons participating in sports and recreational activity.This analysis from the CDC provided epidemiologic information regarding heat illness that might be used for educational purposes, targeting persons 15 to 19 years old, more than 55 years old, males, coaches, and parents.