Abstract:This study highlights the effect of extreme heat stress exposure (WBGT Index 36.24°C) on hematological variables while performing graded physical activity (sedentary, moderate and heavy). Total 30 participants were involved in the study and were randomly distributed into batches of 10 under three categories of physical activity. Volunteers performed physically strenuous work while being exposed to ambient heat stress (hot -arid conditions). White Blood Corpuscles (WBC) count in heavy work group [506 kcal/ hr e… Show more
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