Research Article
Unobtrusive Support System for Prevention of Dangerous Health Conditions in Wheelchair Users
Table 1
HI effects on people in high risk group and effects of dew point on MS.
| Heat index | Dew point | HI (°C) | General effects | Dew point (°C) | MS symptoms |
| Above 54 | Highly likely heat or sunstroke with continued exposure | Above 17 | Severe | 41–54 | Likely sunstroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion; possible heatstroke with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity | 14–17 | Moderate | 32–40 | Possible sunstroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity | 11–15 | Slight | 26–31 | Possible fatigue with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity | 5–10 | Very slight |
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