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When the heat races ahead, sports enthusiasts need stronger safeguards to keep pace
The casualty rate at the StanChart marathon highlights the need for greater awareness – and action – when competing in rising temperatures.
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Most, if not all, heat injuries in sports are preventable even as the mercury rises.
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The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 1 broke new ground in having more than 55,000 runners over the three-day event
However, the marathon was also notable for different reasons. Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is traditionally the main receiving hospital for this annual event, due to its location in downtown Singapore. In 2022, SGH received six serious casualties related to the marathon. In 2023, there were 10 casualties.
