High temperatures, how to avoid negative effects on health

Experts at the Institute of Public Health have shared some advice on avoiding the negative health effects of our country's hot days.

According to the ISHP, in order to avoid negative health effects is advised to avoid exposure to the sun, especially on temperature peaks, from 1: 00 a.m. to 7: 00 p.m.

“The environment in which they live is fresh and well ventilated, through air conditioning, ventilators or nebulators for air moisture. Place dark curtains especially in windows exposed to solar radiation. Set thermometers for measuring the temperature of the environment, where they spend more time. Drink as much fluid as possible, mostly water. Avoid very cold drinks, the gas, the lots of sugar, and the rest of them. Frequent meals are consumed, in small amounts, colds, and easily digestable food ingredients. Dress in light clothes, bright colors, and cotton, or linen. For those who use medications, do not interrupt or change it without consulting the physician. Frequent water showers are recommended without drying with a towel”, experts recommend.

Like all Western European and central Mediterranean countries, Albania has been affected by rising heat due to the African-verior anticyclone.