Direct lobbying statistics in the United States from 1998 to 2010. In 2010, the total amount spent on lobbying in the U.S. was $3.50 billion. The top sectors for lobbying as of 2010 are financial, insurance, real estate, with $ 4,405,909,610 spent on lobbying.
At this point, the heat stroke occurs as the body is no longer able to regulate temperatures which keep rising. Heatstroke can cause shock, brain damage, organ failure and even death. Typically, elderly individuals are more prone to suffer from a heat stroke, but it can also affect young athletes just as easily.
There three types of heat-related injuries: 1  Heat cramps. These are painful muscle cramps, usually in the stomach, arms, or legs, that may occur during heavy activity. 2  Heat exhaustion. This is the body's response to losing too much water and salt in sweat. 3  Heat stroke. This is the most serious type of heat-related injury. Heat stroke, also known as sun stroke, occurs when the body becomes unable to cool itself down. The body's temperature may rise to 106 degrees Farenheit or higher within minutes. If heat stroke is not treated quickly, it can lead to brain damage or death.