Heat kills more Australians than any other natural disaster
- Extreme heat can affect anybody.
- Those more at-risk include people over the age of 65, babies and young children, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems and people who are socially isolated.
- Heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, trigger sudden events like heart attack or stroke, or worsen existing medical conditions like kidney or lung disease.
- Take steps to protect yourself and others by keeping cool, staying hydrated, planning ahead and checking in with others.
- Recognising early symptoms of heat-related health problems and taking action is crucial.
