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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2],Usama Talib, BSc, MD [3]
Overview
Epidemiology and demographics
- The United States Centers for Disease Control report a weighted average of 9237 cases of exercise heat stroke among high school athletes per year for the period 2005 to 2009.[1]
- Its incidence has been increased among the United States military personnel in 2014 compared to 2013 despite preventive measures.
Incidence
- The highest incidence of exertional heat stroke in the United States is among football players and it's approximately 4.5 cases per 100,000 athlete exposures.[1]
- There are various reports of death among American football players ranged from 1 to 31 from 1995 till 2008.
Age
Exertional heat stroke
Exertional heat stroke is more common in age group 15-50 years.
Classic heat stroke
Classic heat stroke is more common in early childhood and elderly.
Sex
Exertional heat stroke is more common among men than in women.
Race
Heat stroke is more common among Asian/Pacific Islander than other ethnicities.