Table 1.
Heat-health effects experienced by household individuals as reported by the primary caregiver for the question ‘is there any member of your family who experiences the following symptoms / outcomes when it is hot?’
| Health outcome | Number of individuals (N=580) (n) | Percentage of total participants (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sweating | 208 | 35.8 |
| Headache and nausea | 111 | 19.1 |
| Weakness, fatigue and dizziness | 87 | 15.0 |
| Muscle cramps | 60 | 10.3 |
| Hot, dry and flushed skin | 41 | 7.0 |
| Shallow breathing | 35 | 6.0 |
| Irregular heart beat | 33 | 5.6 |
| Agitation and confusion | 27 | 4.6 |
| Cold, pale and clammy skin | 27 | 4.6 |
| Increased respiratory rate | 27 | 4.6 |
| Fainting | 21 | 3.6 |
| Weak rapid pulse | 15 | 2.5 |
| Shock | 13 | 2.2 |
| Decreased level of consciousness | 12 | 2.0 |
| Seizures | 11 | 1.8 |
| Any other symptoms | 11 | 1.8 |
| Cardiac arrest | 6 | 1.0 |