title: Heat illness and soldiers.
abstract: Soldiers are probably more at risk for heat illness than marathon runners and the reasons for this contrast are examined. The epidemiology of heat illness is reviewed, the practice of making soldiers run in battle-order is criticized, and further areas for research are suggested.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Porter
mesh_terms: D006359:Heat Exhaustion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012307:Risk Factors; D012420:Running