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Oman’s Health Ministry warns of long-term health risks from heat stress

The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the serious long-term health effects of heat stress, urging the public to take preventive measures as temperatures rise.

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

MUSCAT – Under the banner ‘Safe Summer’, the Ministry emphasises that prolonged or repeated exposure to high temperatures can lead to a range of persistent health issues beyond immediate discomfort.

Some of the long-term symptoms of heat stress are:

  1. Chronic fatigue or persistent exhaustion even after exposure ends
  2. Sleep disturbances
  3. Reduced physical and mental performance
  4. Difficulty regulating body temperature with recurring heat sensitivity
  5. Irregular blood pressure or heart rate
  6. Impaired kidney or heart function over time (in severe or repeated cases)
  7. Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases due to repeated heat stress.

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