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