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Sunstroke
Sunstroke, also called heat stroke, is a condition of exhaustion, dry skin, palpitations, fainting, cramping, and even death caused by prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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