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What determines the damage caused to the human body by an electric shock

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These are the main factors:

• the amount of current flowing through the body
• the path of the current through the body
• the length of time the body is in the circuit
• the voltage of the current
• the presence of moisture in the environment
• the phase of the heart cycle when the shock occurs
• the general health of the person prior to the shock
• how quickly the person is treated.
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