Public Health Institute: Citizens Beware of High temperatures

On the basis of an announcement, it is said that high temperatures that reign in summer season negatively affect the human organism, and especially the elderly.

By being exposed to the sun for a long time, we can suffer shocks from the heat leading to dehydranation of the organism followed by cramps, vomiting, diarrheal disorders, frying and skin burns by complicating the cardiovascular system to renal insulin”, the report says.

In addition, some of the protective recommendations for the health of elderly are listed during exposure to higher air temperatures of over 30 °C, especially for older people with cardiovascular diseases and other chronic diseases.

“1. Older people should by no means be exposed to the sun's rays at a time range of 10,17.00, especially not the elderly with heart disease or diabetes; 2 Timothy 3: 1. As the elderly leave home, they must be forced to protect their head with hats or headscarves; clothes should be thin, comfortable, linen, or cotton; and with bright colors; 3. It is vital that you take two quarts [2 L] of fluid during the day, whether it's like eight cups of water or soup or tea; also, you need to overlook the fried, salty, or sweet, food, or a wide variety of cooling, while taking many seasonal trees and vegetables” is said among others.

According to the National Institute of Public Health, in addition to medical advice on the use of drugs, the most frequent measurement of tension is necessary among the elderly.

Among other things, the need for the physical and mental activity of the elderly is significant, especially the constant walk in the early hours of the morning or evening.