Dangers of sleeping in a car: not just heatstroke but also economy-class syndrome
During the Kumamoto earthquake, an evacuee sleeping in a car died of suspected heatstroke. JAF warns that prolonged sitting in the same position can l...
During the Kumamoto earthquake, an evacuee sleeping in a car died of suspected heatstroke. JAF warns that prolonged sitting in the same position can lead to economy-class syndrome, where blood clots form in the legs and block lung vessels. To prevent it, experts recommend drinking water, elevating the feet, and getting out of the car every hour to walk or stretch, such as doing 30 heel raises.
