Exploring Wet Bulb Globe Temperature and Heat-Related Illness in Athletes

The chapter delves into the concept of wet bulb globe temperature for assessing heat stress in individuals engaged in physical activities, elaborating on factors like temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover. It also examines the range of heat-related symptoms experienced during exercise, discussing conditions from mild heat exhaustion to severe exertional heat stroke, including factors like hypovolemia and systemic inflammatory response.