Infographic: The Effects of Dehydration

January 14, 2014

It’s safe to say that if our bodies are 75% water, then when we become dehydrated, our bodies are going to suffer from the effects. These effects can range from fatigue to increased blood pressure to joint pains to death. In a disaster situation, the is the number one item to have stored up.

Dehydration can become dangerous during excessive heat spells or following a period of prolonged sweating. Further, in the aftermath of a disaster, dehydration is one of the leading causes of medical issues that tend to arise. Even though emergency organizations repeatedly stress how important it is to have ample water stored with your emergency supplies, this warning can fall upon deaf ears. This detailed infographic shows the effects of dehydration on the body and illustrates how important it is to have a short term water supply during a disaster. As an added measure, go beyond have the suggested 1 gallon of water per person per day and have additional resources on hand to filter water in the event that a short term disaster becomes an extended one.

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Reprinted from Ready Nutrition.

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Tess Pennington joined the Dallas chapter of the American Red Cross in 1999 Tess worked as an Armed Forces Emergency Services Center specialist and is well versed in emergency and disaster management and response. You can follow her regular updates on Preparedness, Homesteading, and a host of other topics at ReadyNutrition.com