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Using water loss as a percentage of body weight, between what levels do heat cramps and heat exhaustion start?

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Between 5-8% of body water loss

Step-by-step explanation:

Mild dehydration, naturally occurs from 3%, at this point most people can manage and cope with it, and its relatively easy to recover from. From 5% decrease, fatigue and dizziness creeps in, which are good factors for heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Finally, any loss above 10% is regarded as sever, exceeding 15% can lead to death.

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