Many cases of heat stroke have occurred during the past fortnight, but the number has not exceeded the normal, and as a seasonal malady there are fortunately no signs of its becoming unpleasantly common.
Dangerous days, so far as heat stroke is concerned, are those upon which high temperature is associated with humidity. The heat re: gulation of the body is deranged End loss of heat prevented by humidity, so that the temperature rises and sudden collapse follows, preluded by such symptoms as malaise, weakness of legs, headache, drowsiness, nausea. he body is capable of withstanding a considerable amount of "dry" heat. but heat and humidity combined are the great causes of exhaustion.
As a precaution against heat stroke caused by direct rays of the sun, it is especially important that the eyes, as well as the head, should be protected. Head gear should be light and preferably _Tined with orange or red material, colours which absorb the dangerous rays of the sun. Amongst other precautions, it is perhaps unnecessary to note that violent exercise in the day should be avoided, though this should he borne in mind by sporting enthusiasts who are tempted into the field in the early afternoon under a powerful sun. Alcohol is another danger and cannot be safely taken, unless in the smallest quantity, until after sundown, since it greatly increases liability to heat stroke.
Boars arriving in Shanghai from Hankow of late seemed to have their passenger' accommodation taxed to the utmost. People are 'd.to be coming to Shanghai to take refuge from the fighting in Huupeh, and local Chinese hotels are crowded to overflowing.
Severs, cases of Chinese bitten by dogs have been treated by the Health Department this week. In one case, a dog belonging to Mr. I. Large, of 21 Vu Yuen Road, was seen to be behaving in a strange manner and was put into its kennel. It broke out again, and bit a coolie who attempted to recapture it. The animal died two or three hours later.
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