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Factors predisposing to heat intolerance among active adults

Factors predisposing to heat intolerance among active adults
Functional:
Low physical fitness
Lack of acclimatization
Low work efficiency
Reduced skin area to mass ratio (eg, large muscle mass, obesity)
Acquired:
Use of alcohol prior to activity
Medications/supplements (eg, stimulants)
Dehydration
Viral or bacterial infection
Previous heat stroke
Sweat gland dysfunction
Large skin area with burn scars
X-ray radiation
Congenital:
Ectodermal dysplasia
Chronic idiopathic anhidrosis
Adapted from: Epstein Y. Heat intolerance: Predisposing factor or residual injury? Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1990; 22:29-35.
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