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

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.