Heat Stress and the Hajj Pilgrimage

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What was the reported number of heat stress cases during the hajj pilgrimage?

  • Around 1,800
  • 287
  • Over 2,000 (correct)
  • Exactly 1,700

What is the likely true number of heat stress cases?

  • Exactly 2,000
  • More than 2,000 (correct)
  • Less than 2,000
  • Around 1,800

What advice did the Saudi health ministry give to people?

  • There was no advice given
  • Stay in the sun
  • Drink less water
  • Stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water (correct)

What is the reason for the high number of heat stress cases during the hajj pilgrimage?

<p>The hajj was held outdoors at the height of the Saudi desert summer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were among the pilgrims after a Covid-era maximum age limit was scrapped?

<p>Many elderly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum temperature mentioned during the hajj pilgrimage?

<p>48°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does heat stress include according to the context provided?

<p>All of these (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the number of heat stress cases recorded on Thursday?

<p>1,721 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of Muslim worshippers who performed the hajj?

<p>Over 1.8 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the advice given by the Saudi health ministry?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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