British television presenter and famous doctor Michael Mosley disappeared last Wednesday while on vacation on the Greek island of Symi. Four days later, his body was found. The coroner said Dr Mosley most likely died of natural causes. Greek police say they believe the doctor died on Wednesday June 5 around 4 p.m. local time, just a few hours after going for a walk. The coroner suggested that, given Dr Mosley’s age (67) and the fact that he was walking in the sun in a rocky environment, ” at some point the body would have been exhausted “. Although a full coroner’s report has not yet been finalized, heat has been implicated as a possible contributing factor in the doctor’s death. Greek police said he died of heat exhaustion after losing consciousness while walking in 40C temperatures. This tragedy is a timely reminder of the dangers of extreme heat.
When do hot conditions become dangerous?
Physical activity levels and environmental conditions significantly affect our risk of developing heat-related illnesses. When we engage in physical activity, such as walking, the body creates heat as a byproduct. The more vigorous the activity, the more heat is generated. (…)
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