Other heat stress impacts may arise from increased
mistakes in daily activities and accidental injuries. As
well, disturbed sleep and degraded physical performance
from heat exhaustion reduce work capacity and
lead to loss of income.8 12 13 Populations at risk of heat
stress are not only the elderly but also young people and
adults who are more likely to carry out heavy labour outdoors
or work indoors without air conditioning or other
effective cooling systems during the hot season.8