Heat stroke unlikely cause of Pasay concert deaths – DOH chief

WHILE it can get really hot and sweaty during rave concert parties, people suffering heat stroke during such events are unlikely.

This was according to Health Secretary Janette Garin who said the death of five people during the rave concert party in Pasay City last weekend was not likely caused by heat stroke.

"Heat stroke usually happens when exposed under the sun. Not the kind of heat (during concerts)," said Garin.

She noted the event took place at night and was held in an open venue.

As to the possibility of it being caused by use of illegal drugs, the Department of Health (DOH) chief said the initial symptoms seen in the victims support such a theory.

"In our opinion, the sudden effect can actually be pointed to the possibility of heart attacks as an effect of illegal drug use," said Garin.

"Prohibited drugs, with such effects, can really be present in such events," she added.

The health chief noted how illegal drug use can result to heart attack once the victims experience extreme sweating, palpitation, hyperventilation, and difficulty in breathing.

"Such symptoms are usually triggered by illegal drug use," said the official.

Garin, though, stressed that her pronouncements are without prejudice to whatever will be the findings of the police that are already probing the incident.

On early Sunday, five people died from unknown causes after attending the CloseUp Forever Summer Concert held at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City.

The police are currently looking at heatstroke or dehydration as possible causes of their heart attacks although the presence of having drug-laced drinks being served are also circulating in the social media. (HDT/Sunnex)

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