PROPER HYDRATION KEY FOR CRITICAL HUMAN BODY FUNCTIONS
Regulates core body temperature
Maintains cognitive awareness
Supports healthy kidney function
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OCCUPATIONAL
AGRICULTURE
HEALTHCARE
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health
Chemotherapy-induced vomiting and diarrhea represent adverse events causing severe episodes of dehydration.
economy
Dehydration leads to avoidable hospitalizations which place an enormous economic burden on the health care system (> $1B annually).
heat
According to the CDC, extreme heat has the highest rate of fatalities than any other weather-related hazard (3.6x of cold weather).
athletics
Each year an estimated 4 million high school athletes are exposed to the heat during play and practice (e.g., football, soccer, lacrosse, and cross country).
body
Water comprises approximately 63% of human body mass. Variations in hydration impact human performance (fatigue) and safety (thermoregulation).
exertion
Exertional heat stroke is one of the top three leading causes of death among high school athletes with football having the highest rate.